The Curse of Kehama is a long narrative poem written by Robert Southey, an English poet, in 1810. The poem is set in India and tells the story of a powerful sorcerer named Kehama, who is seeking immortality and ultimate power. Kehama has made a pact with the gods and has gained immense powers, which he uses to rule over the people of India.The story follows the adventures of a young prince named Lodore, who falls in love with a beautiful princess named Yoomy. However, their love is threatened by Kehama, who wants to take ...
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The Curse of Kehama is a long narrative poem written by Robert Southey, an English poet, in 1810. The poem is set in India and tells the story of a powerful sorcerer named Kehama, who is seeking immortality and ultimate power. Kehama has made a pact with the gods and has gained immense powers, which he uses to rule over the people of India.The story follows the adventures of a young prince named Lodore, who falls in love with a beautiful princess named Yoomy. However, their love is threatened by Kehama, who wants to take Yoomy for himself. Lodore must embark on a perilous journey to defeat Kehama and save his beloved.The Curse of Kehama is a complex and richly detailed work, filled with vivid descriptions of Indian culture and mythology. Southey's use of language is ornate and poetic, and the poem is known for its intricate rhyme scheme and meter. The work is considered a masterpiece of Romantic literature and is an important example of the Orientalist movement in English literature.THIS 88 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Poetical Works Of Robert Southey, by Robert Southey. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417953357.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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