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The Legend Of St. Christopher

The Legend Of St. Christopher

Mary Elizabeth Shipley

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104990602
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The Legend of St. Christopher: And Other Poems is a collection of poems written by Mary Elizabeth Shipley and published in 1877. The title poem tells the story of St. Christopher, a giant who carried travelers across a dangerous river and eventually became a Christian martyr. Other poems in the collection explore themes of nature, faith, and love. Shipley’s writing style is characterized by its lyrical and descriptive language, as well as its use of traditional poetic forms such as sonnets and ballads. The Legend of St. Christopher: And Other Poems is a timeless work of poetry that continues to inspire readers with its vivid imagery and profound insights into the human experience.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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