The Poetical Works of William Lisle Bowles, Vol. 1; With Memoir, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes by George Gilfillan

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George Gilfillan

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Alpha Editions

Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P36358936

EAN: 9789376557110

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Zustellung: Do, 10.09.2026

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Beschreibung

A hush settles over the English countryside as dawn breaks, the air thick with mist and memory. Within these verses, the Romantic movement stirs to life-each line capturing the delicate interplay of nature, reflection, and the restless spirit of early nineteenth-century poetry. Here, the reader is drawn into a world where emotion and landscape are inseparable, where the quiet pulse of the river or the sigh of the wind becomes a meditation on the soul's deepest longings. This collection stands as a testament to the enduring grace of English Romantic poetry, offering a rare glimpse into the mind of a poet whose influence quietly shaped the literary landscape of his era. Accompanied by a memoir and an insightful critical dissertation by George Gilfillan, this volume invites exploration not only of the poems themselves but also of the life and context that gave rise to them. The critical notes illuminate the subtle artistry and evolving sensibility of British poetry in the early 1800s, while the memoir offers a window into the personal and cultural forces that shaped a singular voice. For readers fascinated by the Romantic era, this work provides both lyrical beauty and intellectual depth, blending the immediacy of feeling with the rigour of English literary criticism. The poems gathered here are more than relics of a distant age; they are living artefacts of the romantic movement, resonating with those who seek meaning in the interplay of thought, feeling, and the natural world. The careful restoration of this British poetry collection brings back to light a volume that once shaped the tastes and sensibilities of its time, enriched by Gilfillan's explanatory notes and critical perspective. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

Spezifikationen

Sprache

Englisch

Autor

William Lisle Bowles
George Gilfillan

Erscheinungsjahr

2026

Format

Buch (Softcover)

Anzahl Seiten