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Vesper Songs
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781023601139
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 154
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Vesper Songs is a collection of devotional poetry by Samuel Cuthbert Rogers, originally published in 1868. This collection offers a glimpse into the religious and poetic sensibilities of the Victorian era. Rogers' work evokes the serene atmosphere of twilight and evening prayer, blending spiritual reflection with vivid imagery from the natural world.
The poems touch upon themes of faith, nature, and the divine, using rich language and traditional forms such as the sonnet to convey profound spiritual experiences. References to locations like Wilton Abbey and Frithelstock, along with evocative descriptions of harebells and clematis, root the verses in the landscapes of North Devon and the broader Anglican tradition. Vesper Songs provides a window into the religious life and poetic expression of its time.
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