Siege Of Valencia, A Dramatic Poem: The Last Constantine, With Other Poems (1823)

The Siege of Valencia, A Dramatic Poem: The Last Constantine, With Other Poems (1823) is a collection of poems written by Felicia Dorothea Browne Hemans. The main focus of the collection is the titular poem, which is a dramatic retelling of the Siege of Valencia, a historical event that took place in the 13th century during the Spanish Reconquista. The poem follows the story of a young woman named Azorin, who is caught up in the conflict between the Christian forces led by King James I of Aragon and the Muslim defenders of the city. The Last Constantine is another historical poem in the collection, which tells the story of the Byzantine emperor Constantine XI who died defending Constantinople from the Ottoman Turks in 1453. The collection also includes several shorter poems on a variety of themes, such as nature, love, and patriotism. Hemans' poetry is known for its emotional intensity and vivid imagery, and this collection is no exception. The Siege of Valencia, A Dramatic Poem: The Last Constantine, With Other Poems (1823) is a must-read for fans of historical poetry and those interested in the Spanish Reconquista and Byzantine history.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.