Sketches In History And Poetry (1887)

Sketches In History And Poetry is a collection of essays written by John Campbell Shairp and first published in 1887. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part consisting of historical sketches and the second part containing poetry. In the historical sketches, Shairp explores various topics such as the Scottish Reformation, the French Revolution, and the English Civil War. He provides insightful commentary on these events and their impact on society and culture. The poetry section includes a selection of Shairp's own poems as well as those of other poets such as William Wordsworth and Robert Burns. The themes of these poems range from nature and beauty to love and loss. Throughout the book, Shairp's writing is characterized by his keen observation, deep reflection, and elegant prose. His insights into history and poetry are both enlightening and thought-provoking, making this book a valuable read for anyone interested in these subjects.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.