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The Vision Of Don Roderick, The Field Of Waterloo, And Other Poems - Softcover

Walter Scott

 
9780461483369: The Vision Of Don Roderick, The Field Of Waterloo, And Other Poems

Synopsis

The Vision Of Don Roderick, The Field Of Waterloo, And Other Poems by Walter Scott: The collection presents Sir Walter Scott’s Romantic verse through a mix of historical ballads and epic narratives. The centerpiece, The Vision of Don Roderick, is a narrative poem that unfolds across three periods: the Moorish invasion and the fall of Roderick; the Iberian kingdoms under the shadow of Inquisition-era superstition; and the British-assisted, Napoleonic predicament that culminates in a climactic vision of Spain’s fate. The work blends Gothic imagery with Romantic intensity, featuring visions, symbolic allegories, and a confrontation with guilt and destiny. The Field of Waterloo follows with an expansive ode to Wellington and allied triumphs, weaving battle scenes with reflections on military discipline, sacrifice, and the costs of war. The volume also contains miscellaneous poems, prologues, and notes that display Scott’s range as a poet and editor, commemorating national memory and historic events.

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