Isbn: 9781333476960 - trifles in verse: including some experiments in latin rhyme (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a series of poems split into four parts: "To Frederick Vernon Wentworth, Esq." which are dedicated to the author's friend Frederick Vernon Wentworth; "Stanzas, Inscribed to Walter Scott, Esq." which focuses on the author's admiration for the poet Sir Walter Scott and his works; "To a Young Lady" which contains poems addressed to various young ladies and friends of the author, and finally, "Tentamina Metrica" which is a collection of Latin poems written by the author. The poems in this collection explore various themes including friendship, love, loss, and beauty and are written in a variety of styles such as lyrical, narrative, and dramatic. The author's writing is characterized by an easy, informal style and vivid descriptions of natural scenery, often focusing on the author's love of the Scottish Highlands and his experiences there, while also highlighting his classical education and his interest in literature and history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…