EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 47 MIN
003 - Canto II
from Pelayo- or Cavern of Covadonga, A Romance · host Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie
This captivating epic poem unfolds the heroic tale of King Pelayo, an Asturian leader in Northern Spain who led his people to a hard-won victory over the Moors in 722. Inspired by the works of Lord Byron, the young poets emotive style resonates with the themes prevalent in Romantic Literature, evoking the struggles and triumphs of a defining moment in history. - Summary by Kelly Taylor
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