Dews Of Castalie: Poems, Composed On Various Subjects And Occasions By J. Johns (1828)

By John Johns and J. Johns

Book Overview

""Dews of Castalie: Poems, Composed on Various Subjects and Occasions"" is a collection of poems written by John Johns in 1828. The title refers to the mythical fountain of Castalie, which was said to inspire poets in ancient Greece. The poems cover a wide range of topics, including nature, love, religion, and politics. Some are written in traditional forms such as sonnets and odes, while others are more experimental in style. Johns was a prolific writer and his work was well-regarded in his time, though he is less well-known today. This book offers a glimpse into the poetic landscape of the early 19th century and the themes and concerns that were important to writers of the time.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: 1436821118
• ISBN13: 9781436821117
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"