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Petra, a Prize Poem, Recited in the Theatre, Oxford, June IV, MDCCCXLV
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ISBN13: 9781021422248
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.13
Height: 0.07 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Awarded the Newdigate Prize for poetry in 1845, 'Petra' is a stunningly crafted meditation on the ancient city of Petra. Burgon's masterful use of language and imagery transports the reader back in time, while Baxter's illustrations bring the ancient city to life.
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