Excerpt from The Poetical and Prose Writings of James Linen
Criticism nor defy it. The poems are simple and unpretending. My Muse, however, is somewhat capricious. She is sometimes grave and sometimes gay, and occasionally inclined to be satirical. The present volume exhibits specimens of my moody but delight ful companion. She is ever to me a source of ineffable pleasure. She is too independent to court the favors of the great, and shrinks from seeking the applause of the vulgar. Her joys are in -the' sanctuary of the domestic circle. My task is simply to give to the world the promptings of her inspiration. Should they be received with the smiles of favor, she may be encouraged to future exertion; but should the tribunal of the public, before.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents some poems and prose writings by the author. It is a collection of the author's musings on themes that range from history, personal experiences, and aspects of human nature to literary topics, social issues, and political concerns. The author's writing reflects a keen mind shaped by literary tradition, a fascination with history, and a love of the natural world. Throughout the book, the author celebrates both the joys and hardships of life and the power and beauty of the human spirit. This is a book that readers will find themselves coming back to again and again. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780243080236_0
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