Legends And Lyrics-Second Series - Softcover

Procter, Adelaide Anne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9375550621 ISBN 13: 9789375550624

Publisher: Double 9 Books, 2025

Synopsis

Legends and lyrics-Second series presents a reflective collection that explores love, loss, longing, and renewal through a voice that blends emotional depth with quiet resilience. The poems invite readers into a contemplative space where personal reflection meets broader human experience, emphasizing how sorrow can illuminate inner strength and how hope can rise from moments of uncertainty. The opening pages frame the work within a context of artistic sincerity, offering a glimpse into the poet's dedication to craft and the values that shaped this body of writing. The collection moves between gentle introspection and vivid emotional insight, encouraging readers to consider how ordinary experiences can hold profound meaning. Its verses often highlight the tension between fragility and endurance, suggesting that even moments of grief can reveal unexpected beauty. Through this interplay of feeling and thought, the work creates a lyrical landscape that resonates with those seeking understanding, comfort, or a deeper sense of connection to the emotional dimensions of everyday life.

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About the Author

Adelaide Anne Procter was an English poet and philanthropist whose work gained early recognition when her writing was published during her teenage years in the periodicals edited by Charles Dickens, including Household Words and All the Year Round. Born to Bryan Procter, she grew up in an environment that encouraged literary expression, and her inclination toward poetry developed steadily as she contributed to various publications, including journals that supported expanding roles for women. Her career reflected a balance between creative ambition and social concern, as she devoted significant energy to charitable work alongside her literary pursuits. Her poetry often demonstrated emotional clarity and an interest in the challenges of ordinary life, qualities that resonated strongly with readers of her time. She remained active in both artistic and philanthropic communities until her death in London at the age of thirty eight. Procter's legacy endures through her body of work, which continues to be appreciated for its sincerity, moral insight, and compassionate engagement with human experience.

Edition details

• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9375550621
• ISBN 13: 9789375550624
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 146