Synopsis
The Poetical Works of Edward Vaughan Kenealy features a diverse collection of poems by Edward Vaughan Kenealy, showcasing a rich variety of verse, including sonnets, translations (Latin, German, Hindostani), and original compositions. This volume includes pieces written during his university years, with notable works such as The Story of the Fair Blanaid, The Children of Lir, Lokman, A Reverie, The Golden Mountains, Saint Mary’s Aisle, and The Knight of Inchiquin. The collection explores themes of classical and Celtic myth, nature, travel, romantic reverie, and spiritual meditation, presented in multiple languages and various forms. Reflecting the sensibilities of the Romantic era, it emphasizes a reverence for antiquity, a fascination with myth and the East, and deep contemplations on life, death, and the Infinite, making it a substantial and eclectic anthology that showcases the author’s range and erudition.
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