| Author |
Southey, Robert, 1774-1843 |
| Title |
The Curse of Kehama, Volume 1 (of 2)
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curse_of_Kehama
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Thomas
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| Summary |
"The Curse of Kehama, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Robert Southey is a narrative poem written in the early 19th century. This epic poem delves into themes of love, vengeance, and the interplay of divine powers within the context of Hindu mythology. The central character, Kehama, is portrayed as a powerful and tyrannical rajah whose actions and curses have dire consequences for his subjects, particularly impacting the fate of his son, Arvalan, and a young woman named Kailyal. The opening of "The Curse of Kehama" introduces us to a grand funeral procession through an imperial city, highlighting the stark contrast between joy and mourning as citizens gather to witness the event. The poem paints a vivid picture of the ceremony as Kehama grieves for his son, Arvalan, whose untimely death has prompted a haunting atmosphere filled with both ritual and discord. As Kehama grapples with the pain of loss, he seeks to invoke powers to control the fate of his son even after death. The tone in this opening section hints at the complex relationships between parents and children, as well as the manipulation of divine forces that will play a crucial role throughout this tale of grief and ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English poetry -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
55458 |
| Release Date |
Aug 30, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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