Wat Tyler: A Dramatic Poem

by Robert Southey

Wat A Dramatic Poem is a work of historical fiction by the English poet Robert Southey. It was first published in 1817 and tells the story of the 14th-century English peasant rebellion led by Wat Tyler. The rebellion was sparked by the harsh conditions faced by the common people of England, who were oppressed by the ruling class and burdened by taxes and other forms of exploitation.The play follows the character of Wat Tyler, a charismatic leader who rallies the peasants to rise up against their oppressors. The play also features other historical figures, including King Richard II and his courtiers, who are portrayed as corrupt and out of touch with the needs of the people.Throughout the play, Southey explores themes of social justice, political power, and the struggle for freedom and equality. He also delves into the complexities of leadership and the challenges faced by those who seek to effect change in a society that is resistant to it.Wat A Dramatic Poem is considered one of Southey's most significant works and is notable for its political commentary and historical accuracy. It remains a popular work of literature and continues to be studied and analyzed by scholars and students of English literature.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.

52 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1989

About the author

Robert Southey was an English poet of the Romantic school, one of the so-called "Lake Poets", and Poet Laureate. Although his fame tends to be eclipsed by that of his contemporaries and friends William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Southey's verse enjoys enduring popularity. Moreover, he was a prolific letter writer, literary scholar, historian and biographer. His biographies include the life and works of John Bunyan, John Wesley, William Cowper, Oliver Cromwell and Horatio Nelson. The latter has rarely been out of print since its publication in 1813 and was adapted for the screen in the 1926 British film, Nelson.

Southey was also a renowned Portuguese and Spanish scholar, translating a number of works of those two countries into English and writing both a History of Brazil (part of his planned History of Portugal which was never completed) and a History of the Peninsular War. Perhaps his most enduring contribution to literary history is the immortal children's classic, The Story of the Three Bears, the original Goldilocks story.

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[Manu]

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