Publisher's Synopsis
The Genius Of The Thames, Palmyra And Other Poems is a collection of poems written by Thomas L. Peacock and published in 1817. The title poem, The Genius Of The Thames, is an ode to the river Thames in London, celebrating its beauty and importance to the city. Other poems in the collection include Palmyra, which tells the story of the ancient Syrian city and its destruction, and The War Song Of Dinas Vawr, a humorous satire on the Welsh language and culture. The collection also includes several shorter poems on a variety of subjects, including love, nature, and politics. Peacock was a contemporary of the Romantic poets, and his work reflects their interest in nature, history, and the supernatural.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.
