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Verses And Translations

Verses And Translations

Calverley, Charles Stuart

Paperback

General Poetry

Publisher Price: $14.99

ISBN10: 9374838532
ISBN13: 9789374838532
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Nov 1 2025
Pages: 106
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.25 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Verses and translations is a poetic collection that blends humor, reflection, and emotional depth through original verses and classical adaptations. The work moves between light hearted wit and tender introspection, capturing moments of youthful affection, memory, and the passing of time. It opens with a tone of nostalgia, evoking the innocence of early love and the charm of simpler days, while balancing sentimentality with playful irony. Through vivid imagery and rhythmic language, the poems explore the intricacies of friendship, longing, and human folly, often through scenes drawn from daily life or recollections of youth. The translations reveal the author's fascination with language and his skill in rendering ancient works with both elegance and accessibility. Together, these pieces form a harmonious interplay between past and present, joy and melancholy, intellect and emotion. The collection ultimately celebrates the versatility of verse as a medium of thought, humor, and feeling, showcasing a refined yet relatable portrait of the human experience.

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