The Emigrant’s Tale

The Emigrant’s Tale

James Bird

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781437074017
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The Emigrant’s Tale: A Poem, In Two Parts And Miscellaneous Poems is a collection of poems written by James Bird and published in 1833. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part comprising the titular poem, which tells the story of an emigrant leaving his home country to seek a better life in a new land. The second part contains a variety of miscellaneous poems on various topics, including love, nature, and society.The Emigrant’s Tale is a narrative poem that follows the journey of the protagonist as he leaves his homeland and sets sail across the ocean. The poem explores the emotions and experiences of the emigrant, from his initial excitement and hope to his feelings of homesickness and uncertainty. The poem also touches on the difficulties and dangers of the journey, such as storms at sea and the threat of illness.The miscellaneous poems in the second part of the book cover a range of themes and styles. Some are romantic in nature, while others explore the beauty of nature or comment on social issues of the day. The poems are written in a variety of forms, including sonnets, ballads, and free verse.Overall, The Emigrant’s Tale: A Poem, In Two Parts And Miscellaneous Poems is a collection of poetry that offers a glimpse into the experiences and emotions of emigrants in the 19th century. The book is a reflection of the author’s own experiences as an emigrant, and it provides a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by those who leave their homes in search of a better life.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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