The second section of this poem concludes with Orlik's questioning another character to find the location of that character's money.
One stanza in this poem describes a character who, though weak and old the night before, stands powerfully in front of his forces waving his sword. The second section of this poem concludes with Orlik's questioning another character to find the location of that character's money. This poem's "First Song" describes the beauty of Maria, the daughter of the chieftain Kochubey, who becomes opposed to Maria's husband when the latter decides on rebellion. Prefaced by a quote from Byron's (*) Mazeppa, this poem describes Mazeppa's alliance with a "proud Swedish king," and the eventual defeat of the two by Peter the Great. For 10 points, identify this poem about the title clash of the Great Northern War, written by Alexander Pushkin.
One stanza in this poem describes a character who, though weak and old the night before, stands powerfully in front of his forces waving his sword.
"Poltava"