Publisher's Synopsis
A Book of Romances, Lyrics, and Songs is a collection of poetry written by Bayard Taylor and published in 1852. The book is divided into three sections, each containing a different type of poetry. The first section, Romances, features longer narrative poems that tell stories of love, adventure, and heroism. The second section, Lyrics, includes shorter poems that express the author's personal feelings and emotions. The final section, Songs, contains poems set to music, with lyrics that are meant to be sung. Throughout the book, Taylor explores themes of love, nature, and the human experience. He draws on his own life experiences, as well as his knowledge of history and mythology, to create vivid and engaging poetry. The language is lyrical and evocative, with a strong sense of rhythm and meter. Overall, A Book of Romances, Lyrics, and Songs is a timeless collection of poetry that continues to inspire and move readers today. It is a testament to Taylor's skill as a poet and his ability to capture the beauty and complexity of the human spirit.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.
