Purcell Ode

Purcell Ode

Robert Seymour Bridges

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781120684523
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Purcell Ode: And Other Poems is a collection of poems written by Robert Seymour Bridges and published in 1896. The collection includes the titular ode, which is a tribute to the English composer Henry Purcell, as well as other lyrical and reflective works. The poems are characterized by Bridges’ use of traditional forms and themes, as well as his focus on the natural world and the human experience. The collection is considered a significant contribution to the English literary canon, and has been praised for its musicality and emotional depth. Bridges himself was a prominent figure in the literary world of his time, serving as Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1913 until his death in 1930.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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