The Afterglow: Songs And Sonnets For My Friends (1869)

By G.S. Cautley and Matthew Boyle

Book Overview

The Afterglow: Songs And Sonnets For My Friends is a collection of poems written by George Spencer Cautley and first published in 1869. The book contains a total of 37 poems, including sonnets and songs, all of which are dedicated to Cautley's friends. The poems cover a wide range of themes, including love, nature, friendship, and spirituality. The language used in the poems is lyrical and expressive, with a strong emphasis on imagery and emotion. Cautley's writing style is characterized by his use of traditional poetic forms, such as the sonnet, and his skillful use of rhyme and meter. The book is considered a classic of Victorian poetry and is highly regarded for its beauty and depth of feeling. Overall, The Afterglow is a timeless collection of poems that continue to inspire and move readers 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: 1437093515
• ISBN13: 9781437093513
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"