The Isles Of Greece: Sappho And Alcaeus (1890)

The Isles of Greece: Sappho and Alcaeus is a book written by Frederick Tennyson and published in 1890. The book is a collection of poems inspired by the works of two ancient Greek poets, Sappho and Alcaeus. Tennyson was a British poet and the brother of Alfred Lord Tennyson, who was the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom at the time. The book is divided into two sections, with the first section dedicated to Sappho and the second to Alcaeus. The poems in the book explore themes of love, beauty, nature, and the human experience. Tennyson's writing is characterized by its lyrical and romantic style, which is reminiscent of the works of the ancient Greek poets he was inspired by.The poems in the book are written in a variety of forms, including sonnets, odes, and free verse. Tennyson's use of language is rich and evocative, and he often employs vivid imagery to bring his poems to life. The book is a testament to the enduring influence of ancient Greek poetry on modern literature, and it remains a popular work of poetry to this day.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.