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The Tale of the Campaign of Igor

A Russian Epic Poem of the Twelfth Century
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The Tale of the Campaign of Igor narrates the daring military expedition of Prince Igor against the Polovetsian tribes. Despite ominous warnings like a solar eclipse, Igor's initial victory fuels overconfidence that ultimately leads to his army's encirclement, defeat, and his capture. The story explores themes of heroism, fate, and the consequences of hubris.
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This work is ideal for readers interested in historic military epics, ancient Slavic culture, and poetic chronicles of medieval campaigns.

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Igor led his men into battle with the tribes of Polovetsian barbarians, disregarding the bad omen of a solar eclipse, he led his men to victory in their first battle but was overconfident and pushed his advantage too far. The Polovetsians surrounded and wiped out his army, and took him captive.

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Igor led his men into battle with the tribes of Polovetsian barbarians, disregarding the bad omen of a solar eclipse. He led his men to victory in their first battle but was overconfident and pushed his advantage too far.

The Polovetsians surrounded and wiped out his army, and took him captive.

The Tale of the Campaign of Igor recounts this dramatic and tragic confrontation, illustrating the consequences of ambition and fate in the face of adversity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393093100

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 January 1974

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Contributors:

  • Translated by Robert C. Howes

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 93g

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