North Country Folk: Poems (1883)

By Walter Chalmers Smith

Book Overview

North Country Folk: Poems is a collection of poetry written by Walter Chalmers Smith and published in 1883. The poems are inspired by the people and landscapes of the north of England, and explore themes of nature, love, and the struggles of working-class life. Smith's writing is characterized by its vivid imagery and lyrical style, which captures the beauty and harshness of the northern landscape. The collection includes notable poems such as ""The Cottar's Saturday Night"", which celebrates the joys of family and community in the face of poverty, and ""The Bonnie Briar Bush"", which describes the beauty of a wild rose bush in the midst of a desolate moor. Overall, North Country Folk: Poems is a powerful and moving tribute to the people and places of the north of England, and a testament to the enduring power of poetry to capture the essence of a time and place.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: 1164899813
• ISBN13: 9781164899815
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"