A Book Of Danish Verse (1922)

By Samuel Foster Damon, Oluf Friis, Robert Silliman Hillyer

Book Overview

A Book of Danish Verse is a collection of poems compiled by Samuel Foster Damon and published in 1922. The book features a selection of Danish poetry from the 16th to the 20th century, including works by famous poets such as Hans Christian Andersen, Ludvig Holstein, and Johannes V. Jensen. The poems are presented in their original Danish language, with English translations provided by various translators. The collection includes a variety of themes and styles, ranging from romantic and pastoral poetry to more modern and experimental works. The book also includes an introduction by Damon, providing context and background information on Danish poetry and its place in European literature. Overall, A Book of Danish Verse offers a comprehensive and diverse overview of Danish poetry, making it a valuable resource for scholars, students, and poetry lovers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437446922
• ISBN13: 9781437446920
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"