Lines Written At Jerpoint Abbey (1820)

By Samuel Carter Hall

Book Overview

""Lines Written At Jerpoint Abbey"" is a poem written by Samuel Carter Hall in 1820. The poem describes the ruins of Jerpoint Abbey, an ancient monastery in Ireland. Hall reflects on the history of the abbey, its former inhabitants, and the passing of time. He also contemplates the beauty and majesty of the abbey's architecture and the natural surroundings. The poem is a meditation on the transience of life and the enduring power of art and architecture to inspire and move us. It is a lyrical and evocative work that captures the essence of a place and a moment in time.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120637821
• ISBN13: 9781120637826
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"