The Moormen's March from Granada. an Ancient Bal
The Moormen's March from Granada is a poem written by George Borrow in the early 19th century. It tells the story of the expulsion of the Moors from Spain and their subsequent march to North Africa. The poem is written in a ballad form, with each stanza describing a different aspect of the journey. The language used is highly descriptive and evocative, painting a vivid picture of the hardships faced by the Moorish people as they made their way across the desert. Overall, the poem serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and conquest.
By George Borrow · First published 1832 · Genre: Ballad, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 390 words
First lines
"Reduan, I but lately heard From thy mouth the sounding word, That for me the town of Jaen In one night thou wouldst obtain; Reduan, if thou do the same, Double pay thou mayest claim; Save thy word perform'd I see, From Granada thou shalt flee, Banish'd to a far frontier, Where thy lady shall not cheer."
Reduan, at the Monarch's side, With unalter'd mien replied: "Though the word I never said, It I'll do, or lose my head."
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1832 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Ballad, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Poetry, Romance
- Length: 390 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Ballad — The work is explicitly described as an ancient ballad, characterized by its narrative verse form and rhythmic structure.
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a historical context, involving Moors and the city of Granada, reflecting historical themes and settings.
- Adventure — The plot involves a quest or mission, with elements of action and movement, typical of adventure stories.
- Poetry — The text is written in verse, employing poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
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ballad · Spanish literature · ancient · poetry · historical · Granada · Moors · cultural heritage · folklore · narrative · epic · tradition