More About Me

More About Me

John Drinkwater

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Tradd Street Press
Año de edición:
2026
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781025911564
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'More About Me : Poems for a Child' is an enchanting collection of verse by the celebrated English poet and playwright John Drinkwater. This volume captures the innocent wonder and everyday adventures of childhood through simple yet evocative language. Drinkwater explores the small miracles of a child’s world-from the changing seasons and the beauty of the natural world to the imaginative play that defines early life.These poems are marked by a gentle rhythmic quality, making them perfect for reading aloud and fostering a love of language in young readers. Drinkwater’s keen eye for detail and his ability to see the world through a child’s eyes ensure that these verses remain as resonant today as they were when they were first shared. The work serves as a timeless testament to the joys of youth and the enduring power of lyrical storytelling. It is a vital contribution to the tradition of English children’s literature, offering a window into the pastoral charm and thoughtful observation characteristic of the era’s finest verse.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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