Angling Sports: In Nine Piscatory Eclogues

By Moses Browne

Book Overview

Angling Sports: In Nine Piscatory Eclogues is a collection of poems written by Moses Browne. The book consists of nine eclogues, which are pastoral poems that depict the joys and struggles of rural life. In each eclogue, Browne explores different aspects of angling, or fishing, as a recreational activity. The poems are written in a variety of styles, including blank verse, rhymed couplets, and free verse. Browne's writing is characterized by his love of nature and his appreciation for the simple pleasures of life. Throughout the book, he celebrates the beauty of the countryside and the camaraderie of fellow anglers. The poems are accompanied by illustrations that depict scenes from rural life and fishing. Overall, Angling Sports: In Nine Piscatory Eclogues is a charming and nostalgic collection of poems that captures the spirit of angling and the joys of rural life.A New Attempt To Introduce A More Pleasing Variety And Mixture Of Subjects And Characters Into Pastoral. On The Plan Of Its Primitive Rules And Manners Suited To The Entertainment Of Retirement And The Lovers Of Nature In Rural Scenes. With An Essay In Defense Of This Undertaking.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: 1162944528
• ISBN13: 9781162944524
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"