Rugged Rhymes (1905)

By William Sidney Hillyer

Book Overview

Rugged Rhymes is a collection of poems written by American poet William Sidney Hillyer and published in 1905. The book contains a total of 62 poems, each with a unique theme and style. The poems are written in a rugged and rustic style, reflecting the ruggedness of the American West and the people who lived there. The themes of the poems range from nature and the outdoors to love, loss, and human emotions. Many of the poems are inspired by the author's experiences in the American West, where he spent much of his life. The poems are written in a variety of forms, including sonnets, ballads, and free verse. Hillyer's writing style is characterized by its simplicity and directness, as well as its use of vivid imagery and natural language. The poems in Rugged Rhymes are accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds and are sure to delight anyone who appreciates poetry that celebrates the beauty and ruggedness of the American West.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: 1163883964
• ISBN13: 9781163883969
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"