The Affectionate Shepherd: By Richard Barnfield, 1594 (1845)

by Richard Barnfield

Book Overview

The Affectionate Shepherd is a collection of pastoral poems written by Richard Barnfield in 1594. The poems are written in a style that imitates the works of classical Greek and Roman poets, and they explore themes of love, desire, and the beauty of nature. The book is divided into three sections, each of which contains a series of poems that are connected by a common theme or narrative. The first section focuses on the speaker's love for a young...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116482595X
• ISBN13: 9781164825951
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"