Glastonbury Abbey: A Poem (1828)

By C. Cookson

Book Overview

Glastonbury Abbey: A Poem is a work of literature by C. Cookson, first published in 1828. The poem is an ode to the famous Glastonbury Abbey, a former monastery in Somerset, England, which was believed to have been founded by Joseph of Arimathea and was said to have been the final resting place of King Arthur. The poem is written in a romantic and flowery style, with vivid descriptions of the abbey's architecture, history, and legends. Cookson explores the abbey's religious significance, as well as its role in the cultural and literary traditions of England. The poem is divided into several parts, each exploring a different aspect of the abbey, including its ruins, its gardens, and its famous Holy Thorn tree. The work is considered a classic of English literature and is treasured by those with an interest in history, religion, and poetry.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: 1164857495
• ISBN13: 9781164857495
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"