Scott's Marmion

<p>Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field is a narrative poem in six cantos by Sir Walter Scott first published in 1808. Set in the early 16th century the poem recounts the story of Lord Marmion a fictional knight in the court of King Henry VIII and his journey to Scotland. The poem weaves together themes of love betrayal honor and political intrigue against the backdrop of the impending Battle of Flodden Field between England and Scotland.</p> <p>Scott's vivid descriptions of medieval Scotland and the dramatic battle scenes capture the imagination while his exploration of moral complexities adds depth to the narrative. Marmion is celebrated for its memorable characters stirring verse and historical accuracy making it a cornerstone of Scottish literature and a testament to Scott's enduring talent as a storyteller. Its enduring lines such as Oh what a tangled web we weave / When first we practise to deceive! have become deeply embedded in the English language.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>