Betwixt Two Seas

Betwixt Two Seas: Poems And Ballads, Written At Constantinople And Therapia (1900) is a collection of poems and ballads written by Violet Fane during her time in Constantinople and Therapia. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing poems about the author's experiences in Constantinople, while the second part contains ballads about the people and places she encountered in Therapia.The poems in the first part of the book capture the beauty and mystery of Constantinople, with vivid descriptions of the city's architecture, landscapes, and people. Fane's writing is imbued with a sense of wonder and awe, as she explores the city's history and culture.The ballads in the second part of the book are more narrative in nature, telling stories of love, betrayal, and tragedy. Fane's characters are vividly drawn, and her stories are full of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged.Overall, Betwixt Two Seas is a beautiful collection of poetry and ballads that captures the essence of life in Constantinople and Therapia at the turn of the century. Fane's writing is lyrical and evocative, transporting the reader to another time and place.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.