Portraits

By Augusta Webster

Book Overview

""Portraits"" is a book by Augusta Webster that features a collection of poems that are portraits of various individuals. The poems are written in a lyrical and descriptive style, capturing the essence of the people portrayed in vivid detail. The subjects of the portraits vary widely, from historical figures such as Mary Queen of Scots and Joan of Arc, to fictional characters like Shakespeare's Ophelia and Dickens' Little Nell. The book is divided into three sections, each with its own theme and style. The first section focuses on portraits of women, the second on portraits of men, and the third on portraits of children. The poems are accompanied by beautiful illustrations, adding to the visual appeal of the book. Overall, ""Portraits"" is a captivating and thought-provoking collection of poems that offers a unique perspective on the people who have shaped history and literature.""ANSWERED a score of times."" Oh, looked for teacher, is this all you will teach me? I in the dark reaching my hand for you to help me forth to the happy sunshine where you stand, ""Oh shame, to be in the dark there, prisoned "" answer you; ""there are ledges somewhere there by which strong feet.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: 1162680598
• ISBN13: 9781162680590
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"