Last Songs (1918)

By Francis Ledwidge

Book Overview

Last Songs is a collection of poetry written by Irish poet Francis Ledwidge and published posthumously in 1918. The poems were written during Ledwidge's time serving in World War I, and reflect both the beauty and horror of war. Ledwidge's love of nature and his Irish heritage are also prominent themes throughout the collection. The poems are characterized by their lyricism and emotional depth, and have been praised for their ability to capture the human experience in times of great turmoil. Last Songs is considered one of Ledwidge's most important works, and has been celebrated for its contribution to Irish literature and its poignant portrayal of the impact of war on the individual.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: 1164000098
• ISBN13: 9781164000099
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"