The English poet placed Skenderbeun in the line of the greats of this world
(9 years ago)Edmond Spencer (1552/1553-1599), the English poet in a written sonnet for Skenderbeun is listed in the order of the great men of old, for whom the triumph and the giant pyramids that threaten the sky have risen. The work was published in 1596, entitled “History of Georgis Castriot surnamed Scanderbeg King of Albanian” (The Story of Gjergj Kastriot, [...]
Edmond Spencer (1552/1553-1599), the English poet in a written sonnet for Skenderbeun is listed in the order of the great men of old, for whom the triumph and the giant pyramids that threaten the sky have risen.
The work was published in 1596, entitled “History of Georgis Castriot surnamed Scanderbeg King of Albanian” (The Story of Gjergj Kastriot, called Skenderbe, King of Albanians), quoted as:
Why is ancient time so proud of ancient monuments of powerful masters
The heroes, who by their deeds without the best of the world, and the children read them eagerly?
Anyone with their glory is amazed, Admiron statues of their high colosses.
The rich bows of triumph, that raised,
Giant pyramids, threatening the skies.
Well, that's what brought him to light.
With the greatest among them,
Great by name in strength and ability,
The place of triumph suits him.
Campisk for Turks, lightning for unbelievers,
Your exploits, Skenderbe.
French historian Jacques Lavard's book on Skenderbeun translated into English by Edmond Spencer in 1596 ( taken from Konica.al).