Poems

Poems: Chiefly Pastoral is a collection of poems written by John Cunningham, originally published in 1771. The collection features a variety of pastoral-themed poems, exploring the beauty of nature and the simple joys of rural life. Many of the poems are written in a traditional pastoral style, with shepherds and their flocks serving as the central focus. However, Cunningham also incorporates themes of love, loss, and the passage of time into his work, creating a nuanced and emotionally rich collection. The language used in the poems is elegant and lyrical, with vivid descriptions of the natural world and the characters who inhabit it. Overall, Poems: Chiefly Pastoral is a timeless work of poetry that celebrates the beauty of the natural world and the joys of simple living.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.