Looking Toward Sunset: From Sources Old And New, Original And Selected (1884)

by Lydia Maria Francis Child

Book Overview

""Looking Toward Sunset: From Sources Old And New, Original And Selected"" is a book written by Lydia Maria Child and published in 1884. The book is a collection of essays and poems that reflect on the author's thoughts and feelings as she approaches the end of her life. The title of the book represents the author's contemplation of the sunset of her life and the hope that lies beyond it. The essays and poems in the book are a mixture of the author's own original works and selected pieces from other writers, including Shakespeare, Emerson, and Longfellow. The themes explored in the book include love, death, nature, and spirituality. The author's writing style is reflective and introspective, providing a unique and personal perspective on life and its meaning. Overall, ""Looking Toward Sunset"" is a thought-provoking and inspiring book that encourages readers to reflect on their own lives and the legacy they wish to leave behind.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437146902
• ISBN13: 9781437146905
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"