The Isles of Loch Awe and other poems of my Youth

"The Isles of Loch Awe" first published in 1881 describes the beauty of the islands in Loch Awe and the tranquility of the surrounding landscape. The poem reflects Hamerton's love of nature and his appreciation for the simple pleasures of rural life.

 

The collection includes a variety of other poems, including love poems, sonnets, and odes to nature. Many of the poems express Hamerton's belief in the importance of living a simple life in harmony with nature, and his admiration for the natural beauty of the French and Scottish countryside.

 

The themes of the poems in the collection are often melancholic, reflecting Hamerton's struggles with depression and the loss of his eyesight. Many of the poems express a sense of nostalgia for the past and a longing for a simpler way of life.

 

The collection reflects Hamerton's deep love of the natural world and his belief in the importance of preserving it for future generations.

Philip Gilbert Hamerton (1834-1894) was an English artist, art critic, and writer. He was born in Laneside, Burnley, Lancashire, England, and educated at University College School in London.

 

Hamerton began his career as an artist, but turned to art criticism and writing after a progressive loss of eyesight. He became an influential art critic and editor, writing for journals such as "The Portfolio" and "The Spectator."

 

His most famous works include "Etching and Etchers" (1868), "The Intellectual Life" (1873), and "Human Intercourse" (1883). Hamerton also wrote several novels and travelogues, including "Round My House" (1876) and "The Isles of Loch Awe and Other Poems" (1881).

 

Hamerton was an advocate for the preservation of natural beauty and the importance of rural life, which he expressed in his writing and through his involvement in the conservation movement. He lived much of his life in France, where he owned a home in the French Alps and spent time painting and writing.

 

Hamerton died in 1894 in Paris, France, at the age of 59. He is remembered for his contributions to the fields of art criticism and literature, and for his dedication to the preservation of natural beauty.

This is a very handsome compact leather bound edition with bands and gilt title on stained black label and marbled paper boards. The inside end papers are also with marbled paper. Inside the pages are bright and clean throughout and the overall binding is in very good condition.

 

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