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Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field in Six Cantos

1783

Walter Scott

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Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field in Six Cantos

Walter Scott

1783

British Literature, Poetry

Published in 1783, 'Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field in Six Cantos' is a narrative poem by Walter Scott that explores the historical events of the Battle of Flodden in 1513. The poem centers on Lord Marmion, a knight whose pride and martial successes lead to a complex legacy intertwined with themes of chivalry, honor, and the tragedy of war. Through vivid descriptions of the landscape and characters, Scott reflects on the glory and consequences of ambition, set against the backdrop of Scotland's tumultuous history.

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A narrative poem first published in the early 19th century. The work revolves around historical events surrounding the f...

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"On pleasant knolls, under trees, and by the banks of Yarrow, many lines were written," the author told his son-in-law.

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“Oh, what a tangled web we weave...when first we practice to deceive.””

— Walter Scott

“Oh, what a tangled web we weave,When first we practise to deceive!””

— Walter Scott

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