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Cape Carols And Miscellaneous Verses (1891)

Cape Carols And Miscellaneous Verses (1891)

William Selwyn

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
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Poesía
ISBN:
9780548672891
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Cape Carols and Miscellaneous Verses, published in 1891, is a collection of poems by William Selwyn. The book features a variety of verse styles, including carols and other seasonal pieces, as well as more general poems on various topics. The author’s love of nature and the outdoors is evident throughout the collection, with many of the poems celebrating the beauty of the Cape region in South Africa, where Selwyn lived and worked as a clergyman. Other themes explored in the book include faith, love, and the passing of time. The language is lyrical and evocative, with many of the poems featuring rich descriptions of landscapes and natural scenes. Overall, Cape Carols and Miscellaneous Verses is a charming and heartfelt collection of poetry that offers a glimpse into the world and sensibilities of a Victorian-era writer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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