Hours With My Lyre (Classic Reprint)

Edwin Rees Rush

ISBN 10: 1331809924 ISBN 13: 9781331809920

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

Language: English

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Print on Demand. This book is a collection of poems and essays exploring a wide range of themes, from the beauty of nature to the complexities of human emotion. The author demonstrates a deep understanding of the human condition, and their writing is both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant. The book is a valuable addition to the canon of American literature, and it is sure to resonate with readers of all ages. 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.

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Title

Hours With My Lyre (Classic Reprint)

Publisher

Forgotten Books

Publication Date

2018

Language

English

ISBN 10

1331809924

ISBN 13

9781331809920

Binding

Paperback

Condition

New

Book Type

print-on-demand item

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Hours With My Lyre offers a window into a 19th‑century poet’s world, blending prose notes with a rich array of poems and sketches. This edition presents the author’s life, literary aims, and a broad, engaging range of verse and commentary.

Readers will encounter biographical memoir, reflections on poetry as a guide to truth, and a curated stroll through themes of memory, nature, and civic pride. The collection is noted for its emphasis on truth, simplicity, and cultivated reading, with nods to enduring poets and the moral purpose of verse. It aims to inspire with a steady voice that values restraint over sensationalism.

Biographical context that frames the poetry and prose in the book

A varied mix of poems, odes, sonnets, and historical sketches

Appreciations of poets like Longfellow and other literary themes of the era

Interest in local Philadelphia history and cultural landmarks woven into the verse

Ideal for readers who enjoy classic American poetry, literary memoirs, and historical sketches from the 1800s.

Hours With My Lyre and Other Writings from Edwin Rees Rush provide a thoughtful blend of verse and narrative, inviting careful reading and reflection.

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Forgotten Books? Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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