Project Gutenberg 2019-08-16 Public domain in the USA. 210 Cousins, James Henry 1873 1956 Cousins, J. H. (James Henry) Cousins, James H. Victory, Louis H. The legend of the blemished king, and other poems Produced by Chuck Greif, MWS, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Legend of the Blemished King, and Other Poems" by James Henry Cousins is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century, around the Victorian era. This book primarily explores themes of ancient Irish legends, love, and the human experience, presented through various poetic forms, including the titular Spenserian stanza. It reflects Cousins' engagement with Ireland's cultural and literary heritage, offering readers a blend of narrative and lyricism. The centerpiece of the collection is "The Legend of the Blemished King," which narrates the story of Fergus, a king who possesses the knowledge of hidden secrets beneath the sea but suffers from a physical blemish that symbolizes internal conflict and imperfection. The poem interweaves elements of fantasy and allegory, detailing Fergus's quest for understanding, his encounters with fairy beings, and the consequential transformation that leads to a tragic yet redemptive conclusion. Other poems in the collection continue to delve into themes of decay and beauty, nature, and spirituality, revealing Cousins' mastery of language and his deep introspection into the human condition. Overall, this compilation welcomes readers into a richly woven tapestry of Irish myth and sentiment, capturing the essence of both joy and despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English poetry -- Irish authors PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 148677 2025-07-24T05:01:06.897793 text/html 126432 2024-10-17T13:22:39 text/html 383330 2025-07-24T05:01:14.264770 application/epub+zip 383895 2025-07-24T05:01:08.831786 application/epub+zip 88328 2025-07-24T05:01:07.710802 application/epub+zip 442271 2025-07-24T05:01:17.253745 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 413597 2025-07-24T05:01:12.783800 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 140834 2022-09-27T06:43:08.863742 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 91111 2025-07-24T05:01:05.995869 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 71120 2024-10-17T13:22:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16636 2025-07-24T05:01:17.433734 application/rdf+xml 20772 2025-07-24T05:01:07.804788 image/jpeg 3441 2025-07-24T05:01:07.757777 image/jpeg 385023 2025-07-24T05:01:07.011802 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia