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A Sailor's Garland (1906)

A Sailor's Garland (1906)

Masefield, John

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Literary CriticismGeneral PoetryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1436748046
ISBN13: 9781436748049
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 348
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Sailor's Garland is a collection of poems written by John Masefield, first published in 1906. The poems are centered around the theme of the sea and sailors, reflecting Masefield's own experiences as a sailor. The collection comprises of 44 poems, each with a unique perspective on the sea and the lives of those who sail upon it.The poems in A Sailor's Garland range from the humorous to the poignant, with Masefield's vivid descriptions bringing to life the sights, sounds, and smells of the sea. Some of the poems focus on the beauty of the sea, while others reflect on the dangers and hardships faced by sailors. Many of the poems also touch on themes of love, loss, and the passing of time.Masefield's use of language is both simple and powerful, with a rhythm and cadence that echoes the ebb and flow of the sea. The poems are accompanied by illustrations by Charles Pears, which add to the nautical theme of the book.Overall, A Sailor's Garland is a timeless collection of poems that captures the spirit of the sea and the lives of those who navigate its waters. It is a must-read for anyone with an interest in poetry, the sea, or the history of sailing.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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