Tunisias by János László Pyrker
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"Tunisias" by János László Pyrker is a heroic poem divided into twelve songs, likely written in the mid-19th century. The work centers around the journey of Kaiser Carol as he leads a crusade against the corsairs of Tunis, featuring a blend of historical figures and mythical elements. Characters such as the exiled King Muley Hassan and the warrior Muhamed signify the dramatic interplay between conflicting cultures and the struggle for freedom. The
opening of "Tunisias" sets the stage by introducing the mighty Kaiser, who prepares for battle against enemy fleets threatening the shores of Barcelona. The text references the ghostly echoes of legendary heroes from antiquity, such as Hannibal and Hermann, who are summoned to aid in the upcoming struggle. As Kaiser Carol is informed by the courier of the impending attack and seeks to assemble his forces, the narrative evokes a sense of urgency and valor, hinting at themes of loyalty, redemption, and the weight of historical legacy, all while establishing the dramatic conflict that will unfold throughout the poem. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Pyrker, János László, 1772-1847 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Tunisias Johann Ladislav Pyrker's sämmtliche Werke (1/3) |
| Credits |
Produced by richyfourtytwo, Heiko Evermann, Jens Sadowski, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56086 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-56086-1 |
| Release Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 283 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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