The Bruce by John Barbour
"The Bruce" by John Barbour is a historical narrative poem written in the late 14th century. The work chronicles the life and deeds of King Robert the Bruce, particularly focusing on the Scottish Wars of Independence against England. The narrative highlights themes of valor, perseverance, and the struggle for Scottish identity during a tumultuous historical period. At the start of "The Bruce," the author sets a tone of earnestness and purpose, declaring
his intention to recount the true events and valorous exploits of significant Scottish figures, notably King Robert the Bruce and Sir James Douglas. The narrative introduces the discord among the Scottish lords over the succession to the throne following the death of King Alexander, leading to the eventual decision to call upon King Edward of England for arbitration. The opening establishes the complex political dynamics and the immediate threats to Scottish autonomy, foreshadowing the dramatic conflicts and martial endeavors that will unfold as Bruce rises to prominence in his quest for freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barbour, John, -1395 |
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| Editor | Mackenzie, W. M. (William Mackay), 1871-1952 |
| Title | The Bruce |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Brus |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Robert I, King of Scots, 1274-1329 -- Poetry |
| Subject | Scotland -- History -- Robert I, 1306-1329 -- Poetry |
| Subject | Scotland -- Kings and rulers -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44292 |
| Release Date | Nov 27, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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