Publisher's Synopsis
Summer and Winter Hours is a collection of poems written by Scottish poet and lawyer Henry Glassford Bell, first published in 1831. The collection is divided into two parts: the first part contains poems that celebrate the beauty of nature and the joys of summer, while the second part focuses on the darker, colder months of winter and explores themes of loss, death, and mortality.Bell's poems are characterized by their vivid imagery, lyrical language, and emotional depth. In the summer section, he describes the beauty of the Scottish countryside, with its rolling hills, sparkling streams, and lush greenery. He also celebrates the joys of love and friendship, and explores the themes of youth and vitality.In the winter section, Bell turns his attention to the darker side of life. He writes about the pain of losing loved ones, the inevitability of death, and the fleeting nature of human existence. Despite the somber themes, however, Bell's poems are still filled with beauty and hope, as he finds solace in the enduring power of nature and the human spirit.Overall, Summer and Winter Hours is a beautiful and moving collection of poetry that captures the essence of life in all its joys and sorrows. It remains a classic of Scottish literature and a testament to Bell's talent as a poet.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.
