Publisher's Synopsis
Fugitive Verses is a collection of poems written by the Scottish poet and playwright, Joanna Baillie. The book includes a selection of her works, ranging from lyrical ballads to dramatic monologues, and explores themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Baillie's writing is known for its emotional depth and vivid imagery, and this collection showcases her skill in crafting both poignant and powerful verses. The poems are presented in their original form, with an introduction providing context for Baillie's life and work. Fugitive Verses is a must-read for fans of Romantic poetry and those interested in the literary history of Scotland.The birds now quit their holes and lurking sheds, Most mute and melancholy, where through night, All nestling close to keep each other warm, In downy sleep they had forgot their hardships; But not to chant and carol in the air, Or lightly swing upon some waving bough.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.
