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Childe Harolds Pilgrimage- Cantos I - II

Childe Harolds Pilgrimage- Cantos I - II

著者： George Gordon Lord Byron
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Childe Harolds Pilgrimage is a captivating narrative poem in four parts penned by the illustrious Lord Byron between 1812 and 1818. This poignant work chronicles the journey of a young man, Childe Harold, who, disenchanted with a life filled with excess and indulgence, seeks solace and meaning in distant lands. It reflects the deep-seated melancholy and disillusionment of a generation weary from the tumultuous aftermath of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. The title Childe is derived from a medieval term denoting a young man aspiring for knighthood. In Cantos I and II, we follow Harold as he traverses the enchanting landscapes of Iberia and the Mediterranean, unveiling the beauty and sorrow that accompany his quest for redemption. - Summary by Alan MapstoneCopyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction アート 文学史・文学批評
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