The chase : a poem by William Somerville
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"The Chase" by William Somerville is a poem written in the early 18th century. This work serves as an exploration of hunting, blending art and sport while emphasizing the camaraderie and elegance of the chase. The poem intertwines practical advice for hunters with poetic descriptions of the landscape and animals involved in the hunt, revealing an appreciation for nature and the sport. At the start of "The Chase," the author introduces the
themes and significance of hunting while addressing a royal audience. He reflects upon the origins of the chase and its evolution over time, detailing its importance to society and the character of those who engage in it. In this opening section, Somerville establishes his narrative tone by invoking historical examples of hunting and offering perceptions of nature that elevate the experience beyond mere sport, suggesting it as a reflection of valor and civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Somerville, William, 1675-1742 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Bulmer, William, 1757-1830 |
| Engraver | Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828 |
| Illustrator | Bewick, John, 1760-1795 |
| LoC No. | 89832683 |
| Title | The chase : a poem |
| Original Publication | London: W. Bulmer and Co., 1802. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Hunt riding -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71644 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71644-2 |
| Release Date | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Last Update | Sep 30, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 538 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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