Roderick, the last of the Goths : A tragic poem by Robert Southey

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Author Southey, Robert, 1774-1843
Engraver Finden, Edward Francis, 1791-1857
Engraver Finden, W. (William), 1787-1852
Illustrator Creswick, Thomas, 1811-1869
Title Roderick, the last of the Goths : A tragic poem
Original Publication London: Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans, 1844.
Note Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary "Roderick, the Last of the Goths: A Tragic Poem" by Robert Southey is an epic tragedy written in the early 19th century. The poem unfolds the story of Roderick, the last king of the Visigoths, during the tumultuous period leading to the Moorish invasion of Spain. Central to the narrative are themes of betrayal, loss, and the quest for redemption, as Roderick grapples with the consequences of his past actions and the challenges of reclaiming his kingdom. At the start of the poem, we are introduced to Roderick as he grapples with the fallout from the betrayal that led to his kingdom's downfall, largely stemming from Count Julian's personal vendetta. Roderick's internal conflict is palpable as he reflects on his sins and the devastation wrought on his land. The narrative sets the tone for a profound exploration of remorse illustrated through Roderick's interactions with a monk named Romano, who serves as a spiritual guide. The themes of penitence and the yearning for redemption weave through the opening chapters, foreshadowing Roderick's emotional and moral journey as he faces external threats while seeking a path to forgiveness and restoration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Roderick, King of the Visigoths, -711? -- Poetry
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EBook-No. 71470
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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