This treasury of verse rejoices in the pleasures of the countryside and natural beauty. Dozens of enchanting selections include poems by Shakespeare, Wordsworth, Blake, Milton, Tennyson, Keats, and many others.
This edition made to fit most pockets and formatted for a smaller page. Makes a great traveling companion. Childe Harold's Pilgrimage is a classic narrative poem in four parts. It describes the travels and reflections of a world-weary young man who, disillusioned with a life of pleasure and revelry, looks for distraction in foreign lands. Byron, through Childe Harold, regrets his wasted early youth and so re-designs himself on this pilgrimage, which takes him through Portugal, the Mediterranean and Aegean Sea between 1809 and 1811. Many of the events are said to be auto-biographical, with Byron himself initially hesitating to publish the first two cantos of the poem as he felt it revealed too much of himself.
""The King's Bell"" is a historical fiction novel written by Richard Henry Stoddard and published in 1863. The story is set in the 17th century and revolves around the life of a young man named William, who is the son of a blacksmith. William is a talented bell-maker, and when he is commissioned by the king to create a bell for the royal palace, he sees it as a great opportunity to prove himself and make a name for himself.However, William's journey is not an easy one. He faces many challenges, including a jealous rival who tries to sabotage his work, a corrupt official who demands bribes, and a love interest who is torn between her loyalty to her family and her feelings for William. Along the way, William learns important lessons about perseverance, honesty, and love.As the story unfolds, readers are transported to a vivid and detailed world of 17th-century England, complete with its social hierarchies, political intrigues, and cultural customs. Stoddard's writing style is descriptive and engaging, and his characters are well-developed and relatable.Overall, ""The King's Bell"" is a captivating tale of ambition, love, and betrayal that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and anyone who enjoys a good story with a strong moral message.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.
Their Majesties Servants is a comprehensive history of the English stage from the Restoration to the early 19th century, covering the lives and works of major actors, playwrights, and managers. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of English theatre.
Experience the evolution of English poetry through the works of two of its greatest masters, Chaucer and Burns. This collection of verse is perfect for fans of classic literature and those looking to expand their knowledge of the genre.
This book is a comprehensive account of the life and travels of Alexander von Humboldt, a German naturalist and explorer. It offers a detailed analysis of his discoveries and scientific contributions, as well as his personal life and relationships with other scientists of the time. The book is a great resource for anyone interested in history, geography, or the life sciences.