To The Sea: Thirty Two Poems from Godey's Lady's Book
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| Rating | : | 4.68 (527 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00FD4EIFG |
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| Number of Pages | : | 497 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Great reading for the lover of the sea! Tina S. Bingham Having spent time on the ocean on various kinds of ships , I was intrigued by the title. Book did not disappoint , it appealed to all aspects of life on the sea. Brought some happy memories- I would recommend to all ocean and ship lovers!
This volume of Godey’s poetry is the result of her many hours spent page turning, reading, and prospecting for forgotten poems in the books’ old dusty pages. . She began collecting bound volumes of the magazine and today has a collection that includes almost the entire run of Godey’s and of Hale’s earlier publication, the Ladies’ Magazine. Deborah L Halliday, M.A., Ed.D., first became interested in Godey’s poetry in the 19
This volume of Godey’s poetry is the result of her many hours spent page turning, reading, and prospecting for forgotten poems in the books’ old dusty pages. She began collecting bound volumes of the magazine and today has a collection that includes almost the entire run of Godey’s and of Hale’s earlier publication, the Ladies’ Magazine. She thinks it was well worth it. . About the Author Deborah L Halliday, M.A., Ed.D., first became interested in Godey’s poetry in the 1980s while she was working on a masters degree in American Studies at the University of Massachusetts-Boston
Reading its poetry, authored by both amateurs and professionals, allows us to share in the emotional and intellectual experiences of these Americans in a unique way. Thirty Four poemsLife: Thirty Three casual poems and light verse Honoring the Muse: Twenty One poems on Poetry and PoetsA final volume focuses on the poetry in Hale’s Boston-based Ladies’ Magazine. The nineteenth century was still the age of sail; ships not only crossed the globe but also served much of the country’s population by transporting a wide variety of commercial goods and passengers. . “Cherishing the Sacred Fire” presents 100 poems from the Ladies’ Magazine (1828-1836), about 45 of which are included in various collections above. Saying goodbye to a loved one at the start of a voyage came with the recognition that the voyager might not return. Port cities (large and small) up and down the east coast carried on lively domestic and foreign trade, and much of the nation’s population lived near the coasts. This volume contains thirty two poems about the sea and its role in nineteenth century life. This volume has in-depth Introduction that looks at H