Select Poems Of William Barnes (1908) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120026729)

Select Poems of William Barnes is a collection of poems written by William Barnes, originally published in 1908. William Barnes was an English writer and poet, best known for his works written in the Dorset dialect. The book includes a selection of Barnes' most famous poems, including ""Linden Lea"", ""My Orcha'd in Linden Lea"", and ""The Geate a-vallen to"". The poems are written in a rustic, rural style, with a focus on nature and the everyday life of the working class. The book offers a glimpse into the world of a bygone era, capturing the essence of rural England in the 19th century. This edition includes an introduction by T. W. Rolleston, who provides insight into Barnes' life and work. Overall, Select Poems of William Barnes is a must-read for anyone interested in English poetry, rural life, or the Dorset dialect.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.

Author: William Barnes
ISBN-10: 1120026725
ISBN-13: 9781120026729
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/26/2009
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d