Kilmahoe

Kilmahoe

John Campbell Shairp

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781432541613
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Kilmahoe: A Highland Pastoral With Other Poems is a collection of poems written by John Campbell Shairp. The book is primarily centered around the Scottish Highlands and features pastoral themes. The titular poem, Kilmahoe, is a long narrative poem that tells the story of a young woman named Mary who falls in love with a man named Donald. The poem explores themes of love, loss, and the beauty of nature. The other poems in the collection also focus on the natural world and the emotions that it can evoke. Shairp’s writing is known for its lyrical quality and its ability to capture the essence of the Scottish landscape. Overall, Kilmahoe: A Highland Pastoral With Other Poems is a beautiful and evocative collection of poetry that will transport readers to the rugged and stunning Scottish Highlands.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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