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Childe Harold's pilgrimage
Book • 2021
Childe Harold's Pilgrimage is a four-canto poem that explores themes of disillusionment, longing, and the beauty of nature.
It follows the journey of Childe Harold, a young nobleman who seeks distraction from his aimless life by traveling through various European countries.
The poem reflects on historical events and personal introspection, embodying the melancholy and disillusionment of the post-Napoleonic era.
It follows the journey of Childe Harold, a young nobleman who seeks distraction from his aimless life by traveling through various European countries.
The poem reflects on historical events and personal introspection, embodying the melancholy and disillusionment of the post-Napoleonic era.
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Tom Holland
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