The Curse of Kehama, Volume 1 (of 2)

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The Curse of Kehama, Volume 1 (of 2)

by Robert Southey

EN·~4 hours·7 chapters

Chapters

7 total
1

The Curse of Kehama: by Robert Southey.

0:21
2

TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES.

0:37
3

PREFACE.

2:14
4

MYTHOLOGICAL NAMES.

1:36
5

THE CURSE OF KEHAMA.

1:40:14
6

NOTES.

2:34:30
7

FOOTNOTES.

2:06

Description

This sweeping narrative poem transports listeners to an ancient Indian empire, drawing richly from Hindu myth and its pantheon of gods, demons, and sacred sites. At its heart is the terrible curse of Kehama, a sorcerer whose dark magic threatens to upend both mortal life and divine order. The verses pulse with vivid images of blazing streets, midnight funerals, and countless souls drawn into a looming calamity.

The opening scenes plunge us into a city awash in firelight, where crowds gather beneath a crimson sky and the supernatural forces begin to stir. From this turmoil a courageous figure steps forward, determined to confront the curse and navigate the perilous realms of heaven, hell, and hidden sanctuaries. The story blends legendary spectacle with questions of power, devotion, and the price of hubris, offering a lyrical adventure that feels both epic and intimately human.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (251K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Thomas

Release date

2017-08-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Robert Southey

Robert Southey

1774–1843

A major voice of English Romanticism, he was part of the famous Lake Poets and later served as Poet Laureate. Alongside poetry, he wrote histories, biographies, and essays with remarkable energy and range.

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