Small Sins (1863) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165763511)

Small Sins is a collection of poems written by Alexander Balloch Grosart and published in 1863. The book contains a total of 77 poems, each exploring the themes of sin, guilt, and redemption. The poems are written in a variety of styles, including sonnets, ballads, and free verse, and range in length from just a few lines to several pages.Throughout the collection, Grosart reflects on the small sins that people commit in their everyday lives, such as envy, greed, and pride. He also explores the larger sins that can have a more profound impact on society, such as war and injustice. Despite the heavy subject matter, the poems are written with a sense of hope and redemption, emphasizing the power of forgiveness and the possibility of redemption.Grosart's writing is characterized by its lyrical quality and its use of vivid imagery. He often draws on the natural world to create powerful metaphors for the human experience, and his poems are filled with references to flowers, birds, and other elements of the natural world.Overall, Small Sins is a thought-provoking collection of poetry that explores some of the most fundamental aspects of the human experience. It is a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today.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: Alexander Balloch Grosart
ISBN-10: 1165763516
ISBN-13: 9781165763511
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 130
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d