Whispers of History: 19th Century Poetry

By Lady Thorpe

The most cherished poems by the African American poet James E. McGirt are brilliantly collected in this book. These tender and heartfelt poems are written on a variety of subjects that hold the reader's attention and help them feel a connection to the poet. McGirt did an excellent job of expressing his ideas through literature throughout the entire collection. In his day, readers were drawn to his straightforward style, and many well-known critics praised his poetry as being spontaneous, organic, and sincere. His poetry had a natural melodic quality and was lively and passionate. You embark on a lovely journey into the fascinating world of poetry with the help of this collection. It contains a number of amazing poems, such as "A Test of Love," "True Love," "Temptation," "A Balm for Weary Eyes," and "Life and Love."

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Jul 17, 2022
• ISBN: 9781387780167

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