A Gift Of Gentians: And Other Verses (1882)

By May Riley Smith, W. St. John Harper, Theodore Robinson

Book Overview

""A Gift of Gentians: And Other Verses"" is a collection of poems written by May Riley Smith and published in 1882. The book contains a total of 56 poems, ranging from short lyrical pieces to longer narrative poems. The themes of the poems are varied, including nature, love, loss, and spirituality. Many of the poems are inspired by the natural world, with Smith using vivid imagery to describe the beauty of flowers, birds, and landscapes. Other poems explore the complexities of human relationships, with a particular focus on the experiences of women. Throughout the collection, Smith's writing is characterized by a lyrical and musical quality, with a strong emphasis on rhyme and meter. ""A Gift of Gentians: And Other Verses"" is considered an important work of poetry from the late 19th century and a testament to Smith's talent as a writer.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: 1120118077
• ISBN13: 9781120118073
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"