Abd El Kader a Poem in Six Cantos - Paperback - 9781417948369

""Abd El Kader: A Poem in Six Cantos"" is a literary work by Viscount Maidstone that tells the story of Abd El Kader, a famous Algerian leader who fought against French colonization in the 19th century. The poem is divided into six cantos, each one exploring different aspects of Abd El Kader's life, from his early years as a nomadic warrior to his eventual surrender to the French and his imprisonment in France. The work also delves into Abd El Kader's religious beliefs and his philosophy of resistance against colonialism. Through vivid imagery and lyrical language, Maidstone brings to life the struggles and triumphs of this iconic figure in Algerian history. The book is a tribute to Abd El Kader's bravery and resilience, and serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for freedom and independence in many parts of the world.1851. The poet writes in the Preface: For the subject of this poem I need offer no apology; an author is singularly fortunate who finds such a hero as the Numidian Emir as yet unappropriated by others. The full license of poetry has been made use of in constructing a work of fiction upon the struggles of Abd-el-Kader; but in dealing with matters of history, truth has been rigidly adhered to.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.

• | Author: Viscount Maidstone
• | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• | Publication Date: Sep 20, 2004
• | Number of Pages: 392 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1417948361
• | ISBN-13: 9781417948369