The Silkworm, A Poem: In Two Books (1750)
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ISBN10: 1437283993
ISBN13: 9781437283990
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437283990
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Silkworm is a poem written by Marcus Hieronymus Vida and published in 1750. The poem is divided into two books and tells the story of a silkworm's journey from its birth to its transformation into a butterfly. The poem is written in rhyming couplets and is notable for its vivid descriptions of the silkworm's physical appearance, behaviors, and movements. The Silkworm also explores themes of transformation, growth, and the cycle of life. Overall, The Silkworm is a beautifully written and insightful poem that offers a unique perspective on the natural world.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.
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