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A Collection of Poems by Several Hands offers a journey through classical forms and vivid voices, inviting readers to savor varied verse and timeless themes.
This anthology showcases a range of poem types, from sonnets and odes to riddles and imitations. The pieces echo classical models while letting multiple voices shine, creating a tapestry of mood, wit, and moral reflection. If you enjoy poems that echo the past while exploring enduring ideas, this collection provides a compact, engaging sample of style and craft.
Readers will encounter themes of virtue, loyalty, love, and public duty, rendered in accessible language and varied meters. The work situates personal feeling within broader reflections on society, history, and character, offering both intimate moments and ceremonial, elevated verse.
- A mix of forms, including sonnets, odes, and narrative fragments.
- Imitations and translations that illuminate classic influences.
- Emphasis on virtue, honor, and public spirit alongside personal emotion.
- Accessible language paired with formal verse that rewards careful reading.
Ideal for readers who appreciate classical-inspired poetry and the craft of multiple poets contributing to a single collection.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of six eclogues by various authors, written in the 18th Century. The eclogues are written in a pastoral style, depicting the lives of shepherds and their loves. They explore themes of love, loss, jealousy, and the nature of beauty. The authors draw on classical and contemporary sources to create a rich and textured exploration of human emotion and experience. From the uncertainty of new love to the depths of despair and the quiet acceptance of loss, the eclogues provide a timeless meditation on the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331634607_0
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