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100	1		_aLandor, Walter Savage, _d1775-1864
245	1	0	_aGebir, and Count Julian
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2003-05-01
508			_aTranscribed from the 1887 Cassell & Company edition by David Price
520			_a"Gebir and Count Julian" by Walter Savage Landor is a poetic work consisting of narrative poems likely written in the early 19th century. The piece intertwines mythological elements with historical narratives, primarily revolving around Gebir, a prince of Boetic Spain, who grapples with themes of ambition, love, and conflict while preparing to invade Egypt, and Count Julian, whose story reflects betrayal and loss amidst the Moors' invasion of Spain. The opening portion introduces Gebir, a strong and contemplative character living in a mountainous region. As he prepares for war, he is drawn into a complex interplay of personal desires and epic ambitions. He encounters Charoba, a young queen whose approach evokes both fear and fascination within him. Meanwhile, his brother Tamar reveals his own romantic woes involving a mystical nymph. The initial scenes establish a tension between Gebir's ambitions for glory and his personal struggles, setting the stage for the tragic and contemplative undertones that will define the overarching narrative. The themes introduced hint at a rich exploration of human emotion, ambition, and the pursuit of love, reflecting Landor's lyrical style and engagement with classical traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEnglish poetry -- 18th century
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4007
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