The Innocents: A Poem, In Three Books (1880)

By Samuel Wray

Book Overview

The Innocents: A Poem, In Three Books is a literary work by Samuel Wray, published in 1880. The book is a long-form narrative poem that tells the story of a group of young children who live in a rural village. The poem explores the themes of innocence, childhood, and the loss of innocence as the children grow up and face the harsh realities of life. The first book of the poem introduces the reader to the children and their idyllic surroundings. The second book delves deeper into the lives of the children and their families, revealing the struggles and hardships they face. The final book of the poem sees the children grow up and leave their childhood behind, as they face the challenges of adulthood.The Innocents is a beautifully crafted work of poetry that captures the innocence and wonder of childhood, while also exploring the darker side of life. It is a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today, offering a poignant and moving reflection on 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: 116579893X
• ISBN13: 9781165798933
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"