Palm Leaves (1844)
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ISBN10: 1436556783
ISBN13: 9781436556781
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 240
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781436556781
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 240
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Palm Leaves is a collection of poetry written by Richard Monckton Milnes Houghton and published in 1844. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing poems on various topics such as nature, love, and philosophy, while the second part is devoted entirely to sonnets.The poems in Palm Leaves are characterized by their lyrical quality and their use of vivid imagery. Many of the poems explore the beauty of the natural world, with Houghton using his observations of the landscape to reflect on deeper philosophical themes.One of the most notable aspects of Palm Leaves is Houghton's use of the sonnet form. The sonnets in the second half of the book are particularly noteworthy, with Houghton demonstrating his mastery of the form through his use of intricate rhyme schemes and complex metrical patterns.Overall, Palm Leaves is a beautifully crafted collection of poetry that showcases Houghton's talent as a poet and his ability to explore complex themes through his writing.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.
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