"Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field in Six Cantos" by Sir Walter Scott unravels a dramatic epoch of Scottish history, portraying the interwoven themes of bravery, pride, and the severe realities of battle through the experiences of Lord Marmion. The poem commences with an evocative description of the narrator's homeland, steeped in history, and introduces Lord Marmion, a respected knight, as he arrives at Norham Castle, welcomed with much celebration reflecting his past victories. Set against feudal displays of castles and banners, the story foreshadows conflicts and tests, capturing both the allure and catastrophic effects of drive and conflict, highlighting both Scottish courage and tragic events in the process.
Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field in Six Cantos
By Walter Scott
A celebrated knight's honor and ambition collide with the tragic fate of Scotland amidst the pomp and peril of impending warfare.
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About the AuthorSir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet, was a British novelist, poet and historian. Many of his works remain classics of European and Scottish literature, notably the novels Ivanhoe (1819), Rob Roy (1817), Waverley (1814), Old Mortality (1816), The Heart of Mid-Lothian (1818), and The Bride of Lammermoor (1819), along with the narrative poems Marmion (1808) and The Lady of the Lake (1810). He had a major impact on European and American literature.
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet, was a British novelist, poet and historian. Many of his works remain classics of European and Scottish literature, notably the novels Ivanhoe (1819), Rob Roy (1817), Waverley (1814), Old Mortality (1816), The Heart of Mid-Lothian (1818), and The Bride of Lammermoor (1819), along with the narrative poems Marmion (1808) and The Lady of the Lake (1810). He had a major impact on European and American literature.
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