The Martyrs' Idyl And Shorter Poems

The Martyrs' Idyl and Shorter Poems is a collection of poems written by Louise Imogen Guiney. The title poem, The Martyrs' Idyl, is a dramatic narrative poem that tells the story of a group of Christian martyrs who were executed during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. The poem celebrates their bravery and faith in the face of persecution.The collection also includes a number of shorter poems on a variety of subjects, including nature, love, and spirituality. Many of these poems are characterized by their lyrical quality and their use of vivid imagery.Guiney was a prominent American poet and essayist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her work was often inspired by her Catholic faith and her interest in Celtic mythology. The Martyrs' Idyl and Shorter Poems is considered one of her most important works, and it continues to be read and studied by scholars and poetry enthusiasts today.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.