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Leonidas
a poem
Book • 1737
Leonidas is an epic poem first published in 1737 that dramatizes the Battle of Thermopylae, emphasizing themes of liberty, patriotism, and resistance against tyranny.
Its political relevance made it popular, leading to multiple editions and printings, including a 1769 Glasgow edition by Robert & Andrew Foulis.
The work semi-anonymously introduced Glover's literary talent and influenced his entry into politics.
Its political relevance made it popular, leading to multiple editions and printings, including a 1769 Glasgow edition by Robert & Andrew Foulis.
The work semi-anonymously introduced Glover's literary talent and influenced his entry into politics.
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as a popular late 18th-century epic poem celebrating Leonidas.


Andrew Bayliss

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Leonidas: King of Sparta, Hero of Thermopylae



