The Vision Of Sir Launfal, Under The Old Elm: And Other Poems (1896)

By James Russell Lowell

Book Overview

The Vision of Sir Launfal, Under the Old Elm: and Other Poems is a collection of poems written by James Russell Lowell and published in 1896. The titular poem, The Vision of Sir Launfal, is a romantic narrative poem that tells the story of a knight who goes on a quest for the Holy Grail. Along the way, he experiences a vision of a beautiful maiden who gives him a rose, which he later realizes represents the love and beauty of nature. The other poems in the collection cover a variety of themes, including nature, love, and social justice. Lowell was a prominent American poet, essayist, and diplomat who was known for his lyrical and romantic style. The Vision of Sir Launfal, Under the Old Elm: and Other Poems is considered one of his most significant works and is still read and studied today.With A Biographical Sketch, Notes, And Illustrations.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: 1120935547
• ISBN13: 9781120935540
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"