Songs Before Sunrise

von Algernon Charles Swinburne

296 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Songs Before Sunrise is a collection of poems by Algernon Charles Swinburne, first published in 1871. The collection is inspired by the political events of the time, particularly the struggle for Italian unification and the Paris Commune. The poems are characterized by their passionate advocacy for freedom, democracy, and social justice. Swinburne's lyrical style is evident throughout the collection, with his use of vivid imagery, rich language, and musical rhythms. The poems are divided into several sections, each with its own theme, including love, nature, and the struggle for political freedom. Songs Before Sunrise is considered a landmark work in Swinburne's career and a significant contribution to Victorian poetry.1875. A collection of verse by the poet Swinburne who is one of the very few, since the days of Raleigh and Sidney, to come from the aristocracy. He was also well-known for his sexual proclivities and debauched lifestyle. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Lyrik, Poesie
• ISBN: 9781417910571
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 16.04.2004
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC