The Holy Child, A Poem In Four Cantos: Also An Ode To Silence And Other Poems

By Stephen Jenner

Book Overview

The Holy Child, A Poem In Four Cantos: Also An Ode To Silence And Other Poems (1867) is a collection of poems written by Stephen Jenner. The main focus of the book is the titular poem, which is divided into four cantos. The poem tells the story of the birth and life of Jesus Christ, from the perspective of Mary, his mother. It covers events such as the Annunciation, the Nativity, the visit of the Magi, and the Crucifixion. In addition to The Holy Child, the book also includes other poems, such as An Ode to Silence, which reflects on the beauty and power of silence, and The Song of the Sea, which celebrates the majesty of the ocean. The poems in the book are written in a lyrical and emotional style, with a focus on Christian themes and imagery. Overall, The Holy Child, A Poem In Four Cantos: Also An Ode To Silence And Other Poems (1867) is a collection of poems that explores the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and celebrates the beauty of nature and the power of silence.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: 1120762456
• ISBN13: 9781120762450
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"