The Skeptic, A Poem Stanzas To The Memory Of The Late King (1821)

The Skeptic, A Poem: Stanzas To The Memory Of The Late King is a poem written by Felicia Dorothea Browne Hemans in 1821. The poem is a tribute to King George III, who had recently passed away. Hemans, a renowned poet of the Romantic era, reflects on the life and reign of the king, praising his virtues and accomplishments. Despite his reputation as a skeptic, the king is portrayed as a man of great faith and moral character. Hemans also reflects on the passing of time and the inevitability of death, using the king's life as an example of how one can leave a lasting legacy. The poem is written in stanzas and uses a variety of poetic techniques, including alliteration, imagery, and metaphor. Overall, The Skeptic, A Poem is a moving tribute to a great monarch and a meditation on the nature of life and death.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.