Savillon's Elegies: Or Poems (1795)

By James Wallace

Book Overview

Savillon's Elegies: Or Poems (1795) is a collection of poems written by Isaac Cruikshank. The book is named after the fictional character Savillon, who is the subject of many of the elegies. The poems are written in a melancholic and reflective tone, exploring themes of love, loss, and mortality. The collection is divided into three parts, each containing a number of elegies. The first part focuses on the relationship between Savillon and his lover, while the second part deals with the aftermath of their separation. The third part is more philosophical in nature, exploring the nature of existence and the inevitability of death. The poems are written in a simple and accessible style, with a focus on emotional depth and sincerity. The book is considered a classic of English literature and remains popular among readers today.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: 054857975X
• ISBN13: 9780548579756
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"