Pelayo: or Cavern of Covadonga, A Romance


Read by Kelly S. Taylor

This epic poem tells the dramatic story of King Pelayo, an Asturian ruler in Northern Spain who lead his people to a hard-fought victory over the Moors in 722. The young poet was greatly inspired by the works of Lord Byron. Her heroically emotive style reflects trends popular with Byron and other writers associated with Romantic Literature. - Summary by Kelly Taylor

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Introduction 8:59 Read by Kelly S. Taylor
Canto I 58:25 Read by Kelly S. Taylor
Canto II 47:03 Read by Kelly S. Taylor
Canto III 31:04 Read by Kelly S. Taylor
Canto IV 32:19 Read by Kelly S. Taylor
Canto V 1:05:07 Read by Kelly S. Taylor
Canto VI 1:00:00 Read by Kelly S. Taylor