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Mount-Edgcumbe, A Descriptive Poem; The Shipwreck, A Naval Eclogue; And Miscellaneous Verses On Several Occasions (1804)

Mount-Edgcumbe, A Descriptive Poem; The Shipwreck, A Naval Eclogue; And Miscellaneous Verses On Several Occasions (1804)

George Woodley

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
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9781120649911
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Mount-Edgcumbe, A Descriptive Poem; The Shipwreck, A Naval Eclogue; And Miscellaneous Verses On Several Occasions (1804) is a collection of poems written by George Woodley. The book includes a descriptive poem about Mount-Edgcumbe, a historic estate in Cornwall, England. The poem captures the beauty and grandeur of the estate and its surrounding landscape.The second poem in the book is called The Shipwreck, which is a naval eclogue that tells the story of a shipwreck and the struggles of the sailors who survive. The poem explores themes of survival, courage, and the power of nature.In addition to these two longer poems, the book also includes a collection of miscellaneous verses on several occasions. These shorter poems cover a wide range of topics, including love, friendship, and nature.Overall, Mount-Edgcumbe, A Descriptive Poem; The Shipwreck, A Naval Eclogue; And Miscellaneous Verses On Several Occasions (1804) is a diverse collection of poems that showcase Woodley’s skill as a poet and his ability to capture the beauty and complexity of the world around him.With Notes.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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