The Lyre and Sword With a Life of the Author and Extracts From His Letters Tr. by W.B. Chorley

<p><i>The Lyre and Sword</i> is a collection of poems by Karl Theodor Körner a celebrated German poet and soldier who died during the Napoleonic Wars. This edition includes a biography of Körner and extracts from his letters translated by W.B. Chorley. Körner's work is known for its patriotic fervor and Romantic spirit reflecting the intense emotions of a nation fighting for its freedom. His poems such as those found in this collection capture the spirit of the era and the sacrifices made by those who fought for their country. This volume offers valuable insight into the life and work of a poet whose words stirred the hearts of his contemporaries and continue to resonate with readers today.</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>