XII 2. 3. The Inchcape Rock -Appreciation
3. The Inchcape Rock Appreciation- About the Poem, Poet and Title- The poem “The Inchcape Rock” was written by Robert Southy, and published in 1802. It is a legendary story of the 14th century, and written in 18th century inspiring from having two main characters. R obert Southy ( 1774-1843) was a British poet. He was a poet of Laureate of England from 1813 to 1843. His short poems ‘The Scholar’,’ The Battle of Blenheim’, Bishop Hatto’, and The Inchcape Rock” are very popular among school children. The title ‘The Inchcape Rock’ is apt and suitable because it tells the story of the Inchcape Rock held in Scotland. It's height was 18 km. It was perilous rock. within didactic forms. The type of the poem is Ballad . Theme This poem is based on the 14th-century story of the wicked Sir Ralph the Rover-a Sea pirate who removed the warning bell from the Inchcape Rock installed by the Abbot of Aberbrothrok. But on his return journey, in bad weather, his own ship hi...