The Curse of Kehama, Volume 1 (of 2) by Robert Southey

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By Rebecca King Posted on May 6, 2026
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Southey, Robert, 1774-1843 Southey, Robert, 1774-1843
English
"The Curse of Kehama, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Robert Southey is an epic poem published in 1810. Set in a mythological Hindu world, it follows the evil priest Kehama as he sacrifices to gain demonic power and seeks to become a god himself. When peasant Ladurlad kills Kehama's son to protect a girl named Kailyal, the priest unleashes a terrible curse. Ye...
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to become an unlikely hero who must ally with Hindu gods to stop Kehama's terrifying ascent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Paul Davis
3 weeks ago

After spending a few days with this digital edition, the language used is precise without being overly academic or confusing. It’s hard to find this much value in a single source these days.

Mary Wilson
5 months ago

Very satisfied with the depth of this material.

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