Poems Upon Several Occasions, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Inhaltsangabe

Explore the voice of an 18th‑century poet through poems and intimate letters. This collection offers a rare view of Mary Leapor’s verse and the personal correspondence surrounding her work, making her life and art feel immediate to modern readers.

This edition gathers poems and the author’s own communications, revealing the questions, hopes, and craft behind early English verse. You’ll encounter the author’s self‑possession as she discusses publication, length, and the reception of her writing, all in a clear, readable format. The pieces range from reflective lyric pieces to dramatic verse, framed by the context of their creation and publication.

What you’ll experience
- A mix of poems and letters that illuminate the author’s style, themes, and creative process.
- Editorial notes and personal remarks that recreate the publishing conversations of the time.
- A window into how early women poets navigated publication, recognition, and literary ambition.

Ideal for fans of historical poetry, literary correspondence, and readers curious about the life behind the poems.

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