Sonnets And A Dream (1903)

By William Reed Huntington

Book Overview

Sonnets And A Dream is a collection of poems written by William Reed Huntington and published in 1903. The book features a total of 54 sonnets, each of which is structured in the traditional Shakespearean form of three quatrains and a closing couplet. The poems cover a range of themes, including love, nature, faith, and mortality.In addition to the sonnets, the book also includes a longer poem entitled ""A Dream."" This poem tells the story of a man who falls asleep and dreams of a journey through a mystical landscape. Along the way, he encounters various figures who represent different aspects of human experience, such as youth, wisdom, and death.Huntington was a prominent Episcopal priest and theologian, and his religious beliefs are reflected in many of the poems in Sonnets And A Dream. However, the collection also contains more secular themes and imagery, such as references to Greek mythology and the natural world.Overall, Sonnets And A Dream is a beautifully crafted collection of poetry that showcases Huntington's skill as a writer and his deep understanding of the human experience.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: 1164002597
• ISBN13: 9781164002598
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"