Ellen Fitzarthur

Ellen Fitzarthur: A Metrical Tale, In Five Cantos (1822) is a poem written by Robert Southey and his wife, Caroline Bowles. The poem tells the story of Ellen Fitzarthur, a young woman who is forced to leave her home in Scotland and travel to England to live with her wealthy aunt. Along the way, she meets a young man named Arthur, and the two fall in love. However, their happiness is threatened by the machinations of Ellen's aunt, who is determined to marry her off to a wealthy but cruel nobleman. The poem explores themes of love, class, and the struggle for independence in a society where women's choices are limited. It is written in the style of Romantic poetry and features vivid descriptions of the Scottish and English countryside. Overall, Ellen Fitzarthur: A Metrical Tale is a compelling and emotionally resonant work of literature that continues to be read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.