The Legend of the Golden Prayers: And Other Poems

By Cecil Frances Alexander

Book Overview

The Legend Of The Golden Prayers: And Other Poems is a collection of poems written by Cecil Frances Alexander and published in 1859. The book contains a variety of poems, including religious and moralistic themes, as well as fairy tales and legends. The title poem, The Legend Of The Golden Prayers, tells the story of a king who is cured of his illness by a holy man's prayers. The king then orders his subjects to pray for him every day, and their prayers turn into golden coins. Other poems in the collection include The Burial Of Moses, which describes the death and burial of Moses, and The Three Little Kittens, a nursery rhyme about three kittens who lose their mittens. The book is written in a lyrical style and is suitable for both children and adults. Overall, The Legend Of The Golden Prayers: And Other Poems is a classic collection of poems that has stood the test of time and continues to be enjoyed by readers today.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: 1166173658
• ISBN13: 9781166173654
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"