Publisher's Synopsis
Sight and Song is a collection of poems written by Michael Field, the pseudonym for two women, Katharine Bradley and Edith Cooper, who were aunts and lifelong companions. The book was first published in 1892 and contains a total of 56 poems. The poems cover a wide range of subjects, including nature, love, death, and spirituality. The language used in the poems is rich and evocative, with a strong emphasis on imagery and sensory experience. The title of the book reflects the authors' belief that poetry should appeal to both the eyes and the ears, combining visual and auditory elements in a harmonious way. The poems in Sight and Song are marked by their emotional depth and sensitivity, as well as their technical skill and mastery of form. They are a testament to the enduring power of poetry to move and inspire readers, even over a century after their original publication.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.
