Sylva: Poems On Several Occasions (1823)

By Chandos Leigh

Book Overview

Sylva: Poems On Several Occasions is a collection of poems written by Chandos Leigh and published in 1823. The book features a variety of poems on different themes, including love, nature, and social commentary. The title of the book, Sylva, refers to the Latin word for forest, and many of the poems in the collection are inspired by the natural world. The collection includes some of Leigh's most famous poems, such as ""The Village Blacksmith"" and ""The Stream."" The poems are written in a range of styles, from sonnets to ballads, and showcase Leigh's skill as a poet. In addition to the poems themselves, the book includes an introduction by Leigh, in which he discusses his approach to poetry and his influences. The introduction also provides some context for the poems, explaining the events and experiences that inspired them. Overall, Sylva: Poems On Several Occasions is a significant work in the Romantic tradition, and a testament to Leigh's talent as a poet. It remains a popular and influential collection of poetry to this day.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: 1166967417
• ISBN13: 9781166967413
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"