The Silkworm, A Poem: In Two Books (1750)
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ISBN10: 1437373542
ISBN13: 9781437373547
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Dec 22 2008
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437373547
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Dec 22 2008
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Silkworm is a two-book poem written by Marcus Hieronymus Vida in 1750. The poem is an ode to the silkworm, which was highly prized for its ability to produce silk. The first book of the poem describes the life cycle of the silkworm, from its birth to its transformation into a moth. The second book explores the various uses of silk, from clothing to tapestries. Throughout the poem, Vida emphasizes the beauty and value of silk and the silkworm, using vivid imagery and descriptive language to bring the subject to life. The Silkworm is a classic work of poetry that celebrates the natural world and the wonders of creation.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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