Publisher's Synopsis
""Music And Other Poems"" is a collection of poems written by Henry Van Dyke, an American author, educator, and clergyman. The book is divided into three sections, with the first section focusing on music and its impact on the human experience. The second section explores nature and the beauty of the natural world, while the third section delves into the themes of love, faith, and spirituality.The poems in this collection are characterized by their lyrical and musical qualities, with many of them being inspired by the author's love of music. They are written in a variety of forms, including sonnets, ballads, and free verse, and are marked by their emotional depth and sensitivity.Throughout the book, Van Dyke's love of nature and his deep spiritual beliefs are evident, and he frequently draws on these themes to create powerful and evocative poetry. His writing is both accessible and profound, making this collection a timeless and inspiring read for anyone who appreciates the beauty of language and the power of poetry.Heart of France for a hundred years, Passionate, sensitive, proud, and strong, Quick to throb with her hopes and fears, Fierce to flame with her sense of wrong! You, who hailed with a morning song Dream-light gilding a throne of old: You, who turned when the dream grew cold.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.