Lyrics and Landscapes

By Harrison S. Morris

Book Overview

Lyrics and Landscapes by Harrison S. Morris is a collection of poems and essays that explore the beauty of nature and the human experience. The author takes readers on a journey through various landscapes, from the rolling hills of Pennsylvania to the rugged coast of Maine, and explores the emotions and thoughts that arise when we connect with the natural world. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a collection of poems that capture the essence of each landscape. The author's vivid descriptions and use of imagery create a sense of place that transports readers to the heart of each scene. The poems are written in a variety of styles, from free verse to sonnets, and explore themes such as love, loss, and the passage of time.The second part of the book is a series of essays that delve deeper into the author's thoughts and experiences. Morris reflects on his own life and the lessons he has learned from nature. He shares his insights on topics such as the importance of preserving the environment, the power of community, and the value of simplicity.Overall, Lyrics and Landscapes is a beautiful and thought-provoking book that celebrates the wonder and majesty of the natural world. It is a must-read for anyone who loves poetry, nature, or simply wants to be inspired by the beauty that surrounds us.1908. A volume of verse including: Ad Matrem; After an Idle Night or Two; All One; Always; An Inland Eclogue; An Opossum; A Sea Litany; At Sunset; A Wood Tryst; Ballad of the Chimes; Beach Peas; Between Tides; Chatelaine; Compline; Covetise; Destiny; Duality; Exile; Forest Fires in June; If It Could Be; Impromptu in May; Incarnation; Joseph Wharton; June; Lost; May Midsummer Noon; Moon Folk; Night; On an Etruscan Vase; Poet and Potentate; Pursuit; Rebuke; Renaissance; Requiem; Revelation; Singing Wood; Spain; Stars; Sudden Sun; Sunrise in Song; To a Flag Flower in an Almanac; The Gilded Gate; The Immigrants; The Rain-Drop Prelude; The Subject Race; The Three Kings; The Wind's Dalliance; Upon Reading an Appreciation of Aldrich; Verselets; Vespers; Walt Whitman; and Winter Twilight.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: 116264169X
• ISBN13: 9781162641690
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"