Poems of Adoration
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ISBN10: 9376558014
ISBN13: 9789376558018
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Sep 26 2026
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.24 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789376558018
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Sep 26 2026
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.24 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A hush falls over the drawing room as the glow of candlelight flickers across a handwritten letter, its words trembling with longing and restraint. Within these verses, the passions and secrets of the Victorian era are distilled into lines of exquisite delicacy and fervour. Each poem is a window into the complexities of romantic desire, where the unspoken and the forbidden linger between every rhyme and cadence. This collection gathers the most evocative expressions of love from the nineteenth century, capturing the spirit of an age when every glance and gesture was charged with meaning. From the first poem, the reader is drawn into a world where the boundaries between devotion and yearning are blurred, and the heart's hidden truths are revealed in lyrical form. The language is at once refined and intimate, echoing the sensibilities of Victorian love poetry while embracing the intensity of romantic poems from the era. The verses move with the rhythm of whispered confessions, each line shaped by the longing and vulnerability that defined a generation's approach to love. The poetry's musicality and emotional nuance make it a touchstone for those who appreciate English poetry of the 19th century and the enduring allure of Victorian era poems. The collection's enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke both the grandeur and the fragility of love. Through carefully crafted stanzas, it invites the reader to experience the highs and lows of affection as understood by the poets of Victorian England, whose voices resonate with sincerity and grace. Lovers of lyrical poetry from the period will find themselves immersed in the beauty of Victorian romantic verse, where every word is weighed with emotion and every silence speaks volumes. The interplay of longing and restraint, so characteristic of British romantic poetry, is preserved with remarkable clarity. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.
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