The Hippocrene

The Hippocrene

Patrick O'Kelly / Patrick O’Kelly

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781437284515
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The Hippocrene: A Collection Of Poems is a book of poetry written by Patrick O�������Kelly and published in 1831. The title of the book refers to the fountain of Hippocrene, which was said to have been created by the hooves of Pegasus and was believed to be a source of poetic inspiration for the ancient Greeks.The collection includes a variety of poems, ranging from romantic and sentimental pieces to more political and social commentary. Many of the poems are written in the traditional forms of sonnets and ballads, while others are more experimental in their structure and style.O�������Kelly�������s poetry often reflects his Irish heritage and his interest in the struggles of the Irish people during the early 19th century. He also explores themes of love, nature, and the human condition, drawing on his own experiences and observations of the world around him.Overall, The Hippocrene is a rich and diverse collection of poetry that showcases O�������Kelly�������s skill as a writer and his ability to capture the complexities of life and the human spirit.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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