Woodland And Shingle: Poems And Songs (1883)

By John Rowell Waller

Book Overview

Woodland and Shingle: Poems and Songs is a collection of poems and songs written by John Rowell Waller and published in 1883. The book is divided into two sections, with the first section focusing on the beauty and serenity of the woodland, while the second section explores the ruggedness and harshness of life on the shingle beach.The poems in the first section are filled with vivid descriptions of the natural world, with Waller capturing the essence of the forest in his words. He writes about the changing of the seasons, the beauty of the flowers and trees, and the peacefulness of the woodland. The second section of the book is more melancholic, with Waller exploring the struggles of life on the shingle beach. He writes about the dangers of the sea, the hardships faced by fishermen, and the isolation of those who live on the coast.Throughout the book, Waller's writing is lyrical and evocative, capturing the beauty and harshness of nature in equal measure. His poems and songs are a celebration of the natural world and a reminder of the power and resilience of those who live close to it. Woodland and Shingle: Poems and Songs is a timeless work of poetry that continues to inspire readers today.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: 1120959314
• ISBN13: 9781120959317
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"