- SKU: 9781162705781
- BARCODE: 9781162705781
- VENDOR: BooksCloud
The Prisoner Of Chillon - Paperback
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by Lord Byron George Gordon (Author)
The Prisoner of Chillon is a narrative poem written by the renowned English poet, Lord Byron. The poem tells the story of a young man who is imprisoned in the Castle of Chillon on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland. The protagonist is one of the sons of a noble family who were imprisoned by the Duke of Savoy for their political beliefs. The poem tells of the protagonist's experiences as a prisoner, including his thoughts and feelings as he watches his brothers die one by one.The poem is divided into six stanzas, each of which describes a different aspect of the protagonist's captivity. The first stanza sets the scene, describing the castle and its surroundings. The second stanza introduces the protagonist and his brothers, and describes their imprisonment. The third stanza describes the death of the protagonist's youngest brother.The fourth stanza describes the protagonist's thoughts and feelings as he watches his brothers die. The fifth stanza describes the protagonist's eventual release from prison, and his feelings of freedom. The final stanza reflects on the theme of freedom, and the importance of cherishing it.The Prisoner of Chillon is considered to be one of Lord Byron's most famous works, and is known for its vivid imagery and emotional depth. The poem is also notable for its exploration of themes such as freedom, imprisonment, and the human condition. It is a powerful and moving work of literature that continues to be studied and appreciated by readers around the world.There are seven pillars of Gothic mould, In Chillon's dungeons deep and old, There are seven columns, massy and gray, Dim with a dull imprison'd ray, A sunbeam which hath lost its way, And through the crevice and the cleft Of the thick wall is fallen and left.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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