Sonnets From The Moors Of Scotland And Other Poems (1875)

By John Maxwell Steele-Graves Sir

Book Overview

Sonnets From The Moors Of Scotland And Other Poems is a collection of poems by John Maxwell Steele-Graves, first published in 1875. The book contains a total of 36 sonnets, each inspired by the rugged and wild landscape of the Scottish moors. The poems are written in a traditional Shakespearean sonnet form, with fourteen lines and a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG. In addition to the sonnets, the book also includes a selection of other poems, including ballads, hymns, and lyrical pieces. Many of these poems explore themes of nature, love, and spirituality, and are imbued with a sense of reverence for the natural world. Steele-Graves was a Scottish poet and clergyman who lived in the late 19th century. His work is characterized by its romanticism and its celebration of the beauty and power of nature. Sonnets From The Moors Of Scotland And Other Poems is a testament to his love for the Scottish landscape, and his belief in the importance of poetry as a means of expressing 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: 116577772X
• ISBN13: 9781165777723
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"