Gilbert: An Amatory Rural Poem; In Eight Cantos (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Templeman

9780483859517: Gilbert: An Amatory Rural Poem; In Eight Cantos (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483859516 ISBN 13: 9780483859517

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Experience a vivid, heartfelt portrait of rural life in a classic amatory poem.

This edition presents Gilbert, a carrier who loves Jenny against a backdrop of changing seasons, rustic landscapes, and the moral reflections that color early romantics. With rich imagery and accessible verse, the work invites readers to step into a world where nature and longing shape the human heart.

Set across multiple cantos, the poem threads together love, misreading, and redemption through scenes of hedgerows, field labor, and village life. The narration blends lyrical description with portraits of working people, capturing both their joys and struggles in a voice that remains grounded and direct. This edition also includes introductory commentary that situates the work in its literary era and highlights its themes of imagination, nature, and moral insight.

Vivid rural imagery—from woodlands and fields to farmyards and countryside travel.
A central romance told through the lens of everyday labor and humble characters.
Reflections on nature, art, and the craft of poetry that enrich the reading experience.
Accessible verse that blends narrative with classic allusions and moral observations.

Ideal for readers who enjoy classic verse and pastoral tales, and for those curious about historic depictions of country life in poetry.

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