Publisher's Synopsis
Old World Idylls and Other Verses is a collection of poems written by Austin Dobson. The book is divided into three parts, each containing a series of poems that capture the essence of life in the Old World. The first part, Old World Idylls, is a collection of poems that depict the beauty and simplicity of life in the countryside. The second part, At the Sign of the Lyre, contains poems that celebrate the joys of music and the arts. The third and final part, Proverbs in Porcelain, is a collection of poems inspired by the art of pottery and the beauty of porcelain. Throughout the book, Dobson's lyrical and descriptive language transports the reader to a bygone era, capturing the essence of a simpler time and place. The book is a celebration of the beauty of life and the arts, and a testament to the enduring power of poetry to capture the human experience.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.