A Little Book (Classic Reprint): To Obtain Means for Placing a Memorial Stone Upon the Grave of the Poet - Couverture souple

Henry Timrod

 
9781331682257: A Little Book (Classic Reprint): To Obtain Means for Placing a Memorial Stone Upon the Grave of the Poet

Synopsis

Honest tribute to a storied poet whose quiet strength and heartfelt verse left a mark on his era. This edition offers a measured look at Henry Timrod, tracing his life, the struggles he faced, and the sincerity that shaped his enduring work. Through reflective prose, it invites readers to understand how his experiences and inner world informed his poetry and the esteem in which he is held by later generations.


Readers will encounter a portrait of a modest, disciplined artist who avoided comfort in favor of fidelity to feeling and nature. The text highlights his health battles, his resistance to patronage, and the way his songs emerged from a deep sense of truth and humanity. It also considers how memory and legacy influence the way we remember a poet after his time.



  • A biographical sketch that foregrounds character, resilience, and artistic integrity

  • Discussion of how Timrod’s view of nature and emotion informs his verse

  • Connections between a poet’s life, craft, and the reception of his work

  • A reflective look at memory, merit, and the making of a literary legacy


Ideal for readers interested in poetic biography, 19th‑century American poetry, and thoughtful literary reflections on lasting influence.

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9780483763753: A Little Book: To Obtain Means for Placing a Memorial Stone Upon the Grave of the Poet (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 :  0483763756 ISBN 13 :  9780483763753
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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