The Selected Poems Of John Stuart Blackie (1896)

By John Stuart Blackie

Book Overview

The Selected Poems of John Stuart Blackie is a collection of poetry written by the Scottish scholar and writer John Stuart Blackie. Published in 1896, the book features a selection of Blackie's most notable poems, including works on nature, love, and Scottish history and culture. The poems are written in a variety of styles, ranging from lyrical ballads to sonnets and odes. Blackie's use of vivid imagery and descriptive language creates a powerful sense of place and emotion throughout the collection. Many of the poems also reflect Blackie's interest in classical Greek literature and philosophy, as well as his passion for social justice and political reform. The Selected Poems of John Stuart Blackie offers readers a glimpse into the mind and creative spirit of one of Scotland's most celebrated writers and thinkers.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: 1437315739
• ISBN13: 9781437315738
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"