Wat Tyler - Robert Southey - Bog

Wat Tyler: A Dramatic Poem is a work of historical fiction written by the English poet Robert Southey and published in 1817. The poem is based on the real-life events of the Peasants' Revolt in 1381, which was led by the rebel leader Wat Tyler. The poem follows the story of Wat Tyler, a poor English farmer who rises up against the oppressive ruling class in protest of their unfair treatment of the common people. Along with his fellow rebels, Tyler leads a rebellion against the nobility and the Church, demanding better wages, lower taxes, and an end to the serfdom system. Southey's poem explores themes of social inequality, political unrest, and the struggle for freedom and justice. The characters are vividly portrayed, and the dialogue is rich and engaging, bringing to life the historical figures and events of the Peasants' Revolt. Overall, Wat Tyler: A Dramatic Poem is a powerful and thought-provoking work of literature that provides insight into the social and political issues of the time, and remains relevant to contemporary discussions of social justice and inequality.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.