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_aReade, John, _d1837-1919 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Prophecy of Merlin, and Other Poems |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2017-07-22 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Larry B. Harrison, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Prophecy of Merlin and Other Poems" by John Reade is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century. The central poem features Sir Bedivere, a knight from the Arthurian legend, in a poignant narrative exploring themes of loss, prophecy, and the legacy of King Arthur. The work captures the essence of longing for noble ideals and the cyclical nature of time, emphasizing the inevitable passage of heroes and the hope for their return in future generations. The opening of the collection presents a deeply emotional scene where Sir Bedivere, lamenting the departure of King Arthur to Avalon, grapples with his sorrow and the weight of loneliness. As he mourns, he encounters Merlin, who soothes his wounds and offers prophetic insights about Arthur's enduring legacy and the future of Britain. This dialogue reveals Merlin’s wisdom as he speaks of impending conflicts and the eventual return of a righteous ruler, ultimately foreshadowing Britain’s future under Queen Victoria and a new age of peace marked by the name of Arthur. This set of verses combines mythological resonance with historical reflection, setting a rich, contemplative tone for the poems that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aCanadian poetry -- 19th century | ||
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