By the Way: Verses, Fragments, and Notes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Allingham

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483112828 ISBN 13: 9780483112827

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A thoughtful mix of poems, fragments, and author notes that invites reflection on art, life, and language.

The book assembles Verses, Fragments, and Notes by William Allingham into a compact, engaging whole. It blends lyrical pieces with essays on poetry, translation, and the role of the writer, offering readers a window into the author’s mind and craft. Expect contemplative meditations on nature, memory, and the act of reading as well as practical observations on language and form. This edition presents a thoughtful voice that moves between intimate verse and reflective prose without revealing more than the premise itself.

Across the pages, you’ll encounter brief poems alongside extended remarks on topics like fame, style, and the purposes of poetry. The collection balances quiet, personal reflections with broader questions about culture, society, and artistic integrity. It invites readers to consider how language, imagination, and will shape our sense of self and the world.

• Poems and prose that merge lyrical feeling with critical insight.
• Thoughtful discussions on translation, verse forms, and music in poetry.
• Personal reflections on love, friendship, and the human condition.
• Considerations of art, ethics, and the responsibilities of the writer.

Ideal for readers who enjoy nineteenth‑century poetry, literary philosophy, and thoughtful literary criticism.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483112828
• ISBN 13: 9780483112827
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 179