Selim And Zaida: With Other Poems (1800)

By John Boyd Greenshields

Book Overview

Selim and Zaida: With Other Poems (1800) is a collection of poems written by John Boyd Greenshields. The title poem, Selim and Zaida, is a romantic tale set in the exotic and mysterious world of the Middle East. The story follows the love between Selim, a young prince, and Zaida, a beautiful maiden. The two lovers face many obstacles, including Selim's jealous brother and the disapproval of their families, but their love ultimately triumphs.The collection also includes other poems that explore themes such as nature, love, and the human experience. Greenshields' writing is characterized by his use of vivid imagery and his ability to evoke strong emotions in his readers. The poems in this collection are written in a variety of forms, including sonnets, ballads, and odes.Overall, Selim and Zaida: With Other Poems (1800) is a beautiful collection of romantic and thought-provoking poetry that will appeal to lovers of classic literature and poetry.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: 1165770172
• ISBN13: 9781165770175
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"