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Little Verses And Big Names (1915)

Little Verses And Big Names (1915)

James Lane Allen

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781120318534
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Little Verses And Big Names is a collection of poems written by James Lane Allen and published in 1915. The book contains a series of short, lyrical verses that are centered around famous figures from history and literature. Each poem is dedicated to a different person, including Shakespeare, Dante, Napoleon, and Lincoln, among others. Allen’s writing style is simple and straightforward, yet elegant and evocative, and his verses are filled with imagery and emotion. The book is a celebration of the power of words and the enduring legacy of great men and women throughout history. It is a beautiful and inspiring collection that is sure to delight readers of all ages.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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