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Speculum Amantis: Love Poems from Rare Song Books and Miscellanies of the Seventeenth Century

Speculum Amantis: Love Poems from Rare Song Books and Miscellanies of the Seventeenth Century

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ISBN10: 1162769645
ISBN13: 9781162769646
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 148
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Speculum Amantis is a collection of love poems that were written during the seventeenth century and were sourced from rare song books and miscellanies. The book is compiled and edited by A. H. Bullen, and it features poetry from some of the most renowned poets of the era. The poems are written in various styles and forms, including sonnets, ballads, and lyrics. The book provides a glimpse into the romantic ideals and sensibilities of the seventeenth century, and it offers readers a chance to explore the themes of love, passion, and desire through the eyes of some of the most talented poets of the time. The poems capture the essence of courtly love and showcase the complexities of human emotions. The book is an excellent resource for scholars, students, and poetry enthusiasts who are interested in exploring the literary history of the seventeenth century.1902. Anthology of seventeenth-century love-verses and miscellanies including works by Sir Walter Raleigh, Cartwright, Aurelian Townsend, Abraham Cowley, William Corkine, Robert Baron, and many others.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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