The Legend Of St. Christopher: And Other Poems (1859)

By Sarah Warner Brooks

Book Overview

The Legend of St. Christopher: And Other Poems is a collection of poems written by Sarah Warner Brooks and published in 1859. The book is named after its titular poem, which tells the story of St. Christopher, a legendary Christian martyr who is said to have carried a child across a river and discovered that the child was actually Jesus Christ. The poem explores themes of faith, courage, and self-sacrifice.The collection also includes a number of other poems, some of which are religious in nature and others that are more secular. Many of the poems are focused on nature and the beauty of the natural world, while others explore themes of love, loss, and the passage of time.Overall, The Legend of St. Christopher: And Other Poems is a rich and varied collection that showcases Sarah Warner Brooks' talents as a poet. With its mix of religious and secular themes, it is a book that will appeal to a wide range of readers.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: 1164866591
• ISBN13: 9781164866596
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"