Excerpt from Legends of the Night
Merry go round the weir-wheel, Where the nenufar bright and the bulrush rank Were clustering near the glidly bank.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This gothic horror collection brings together 15 poems and 3 tales. It was first published in 1857 and is considered to be the author's masterpiece. The work is set against rural landscapes and employs the traditional forms of the ballad and the legend to explore the folklore of superstition and the supernatural. This book reflects the Victorian obsession with death, with frequent references to ghosts, demons, werewolves, vampires, and other legendary creatures. The author renders scenes of domestic violence and the oppression of women, themes prevalent in Victorian society that have remained relevant ever since. The use of rhythm, repetition, and imagery in this book has had a considerable influence on the development of gothic literature, making it an important text for students of the genre. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334355394_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781334355394
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781334355394
Quantity: 15 available