Ralph And Priscilla: A Poem (1853)

By William Henry Goss

Book Overview

Ralph And Priscilla: A Poem is a literary work by William Henry Goss, first published in 1853. The book is a narrative poem that tells the story of two young lovers, Ralph and Priscilla. The poem is set in a rural English village and follows the couple's journey from their first meeting to their eventual marriage. Goss's poem is a romantic tale that captures the innocence and simplicity of rural life in the mid-19th century. The characters are portrayed as humble and virtuous, and their love is depicted as pure and true. The author uses vivid imagery and descriptive language to bring the village and its inhabitants to life, painting a picture of a quaint and idyllic community.The book is written in rhyming couplets and is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Ralph and Priscilla's relationship. The poem explores themes of love, devotion, and the power of nature, as well as the challenges and obstacles that the couple must overcome in order to be together.Overall, Ralph And Priscilla: A Poem is a charming and heartwarming story that will appeal to fans of romantic literature and those interested in the history of rural England.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: 1120686350
• ISBN13: 9781120686350
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"