The Lion And The Lilies, A Tale Of The Conquest

The Lion and the Lilies, A Tale of the Conquest: and Other Poems (1897) is a collection of poems by Charles Edwin Jakeway. The title poem tells the story of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, with a focus on the Battle of Hastings and the role of William the Conqueror. Other poems in the collection cover a range of topics, including nature, love, and patriotism. Jakeway's writing style is characterized by a strong sense of rhythm and rhyme, as well as a vivid use of imagery. Overall, The Lion and the Lilies is a compelling work of poetry that offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in English 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.