Poetic Vigils (1824)

By Bernard Barton

Book Overview

Poetic Vigils is a collection of poems by the English poet, Bernard Barton, published in 1824. The book is divided into three sections, with the first section containing poems on various subjects such as nature, love, and friendship. The second section contains poems on religious themes, including hymns and prayers. The final section is dedicated to elegies and memorial poems, expressing the poet's grief over the loss of loved ones.Barton's poetry is characterized by its simplicity and sincerity, with a focus on human emotions and experiences. His language is often plain and straightforward, but he has a talent for capturing the essence of a feeling or moment in just a few words. Many of his poems are written in a traditional, formal style, but he also experiments with more free-flowing forms.Overall, Poetic Vigils is a heartfelt and introspective collection of poems that explores the joys and sorrows of life, as well as the poet's spiritual beliefs. It is a testament to Barton's skill as a poet and his ability to connect with his readers on a deep and personal level.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: 1164067923
• ISBN13: 9781164067924
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"