Poems, Vol. 2 of 2: Descriptive, Dramatic, Legendary, and Contemplative; I. Southern Passages and Pictures; II. Historical and Dramatic Sketched; III. ... IV. Francesca Da Rimini (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Gilmore Simms

 
9780484660242: Poems, Vol. 2 of 2: Descriptive, Dramatic, Legendary, and Contemplative; I. Southern Passages and Pictures; II. Historical and Dramatic Sketched; III. ... IV. Francesca Da Rimini (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A richly wrought poetry collection that blends reflection, legend, and dramatic scenes.

This volume gathers descriptive, dramatic, and contemplative pieces from the era, offering evocative verse and framed tales that echo with memory and myth.

The book presents a sequence of lyrical portraits and narrative poems, including modes of travel through southern landscapes, historical sketches, and legendary narratives. It invites readers to inhabit mood, setting, and character through compact, accessible verse and vivid imagery.
  • Engaging sonnets and short poems that explore friendship, memory, and youth
  • Iconic scenes of travel, landscape, and legend set in historically resonant frames
  • Dramatic sketches and descriptive pieces that read with theatrical rhythm and mood
  • A companion for readers who enjoy lyrical storytelling and mythic resonance
Ideal for readers who appreciate classic poetry with narrative flavor, historic atmosphere, and lyrical intensity. This edition stands as a thoughtful bridge between verse and legend, suitable for both casual readers and students of 19th‑century American poetry.

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9781331383970: Poems, Vol. 2 of 2: Descriptive, Dramatic, Legendary, and Contemplative; I. Southern Passages and Pictures; II. Historical and Dramatic Sketched; III. ... IV. Francesca Da Rimini (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  1331383978 ISBN 13:  9781331383970
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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