""Ode on the Coronation of King Edward"" is a poem written by Bliss Carman in honor of the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902. The poem is divided into five stanzas, each celebrating a different aspect of the coronation ceremony. The first stanza describes the arrival of the king and the pageantry of the procession. The second stanza focuses on the religious significance of the coronation and the anointing of the king. The third stanza celebrates the unity of the British Empire and the loyalty of its subjects. The fourth stanza praises the beauty and grandeur of Westminster Abbey, where the coronation took place. The final stanza looks to the future and expresses hope that King Edward will continue to lead the nation with wisdom and courage. Throughout the poem, Carman uses rich and vivid language to evoke the splendor and majesty of the coronation, making it a fitting tribute to this important event in British history.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.
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