Reproduction of the original: The Poetical Works of William Lisle Bowles by George Gilfillan

This stunning collection of poems by William Lisle Bowles showcases the lyrical beauty and emotional power of his work. From his early sonnets to his longer narrative pieces, Bowles displays a deep sensitivity to the natural world and a keen awareness of the human experience. This book is an excellent introduction to the work of a master poet, and a must-read for anyone interested in the art of poetry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"The Poetical Works of William Lisle Bowles" unveils the lyrical brilliance of this influential English poet. Revered for his contributions to Romantic poetry, Bowles's collection spans a range of themes, from the sublime beauty of nature to the depths of human emotion. In works like "Sonnet to the River Itchin" and "Fourteen Sonnets," Bowles showcases his mastery of the sonnet form, infusing each line with delicate imagery and introspective musings. The poet's verses often reflect a deep connection to the natural world, capturing the essence of landscapes and seasons. Bowles's contemplative and emotive poetry resonates with the Romantic ideals of sensibility and introspection. In "The Spirit of Discovery," he explores the allure of exploration and the human spirit's quest for knowledge. "The Poetical Works" is a testament to Bowles's influence on the Romantic movement, paving the way for poets like Wordsworth and Coleridge. This collection invites readers to traverse the poetic landscapes crafted by Bowles, where each stanza is a brushstroke painting vivid scenes of nature and emotion. Immerse yourself in the timeless verses of William Lisle Bowles, and experience the enduring beauty of his poetic legacy.

From early colonial encounters to the ecological disasters of the twenty-first century, the performativity of contact has been a crucial element in the political significance of the beach. Conceptualising the beach as a creative trope and as a socio-cultural site, as well as an aesthetically productive topography, this collection examines its multiplicity of meanings and functions as a natural environment engendering both desire and fear in the human imagination from the Victorian period to the present. The contributors examine literature, film, and art, in addition to moments of encounter and environmental crisis, to highlight the beach as a social space inspiring particular codes of behaviour and specific discourses, as a geographical frontier between land and water, as an historical site of contact and conflict, and as a vacationscape promising regeneration and withdrawal from everyday life. The diversity of the beach is reflected in the geographical range, with essays on locales and texts from Britain, Ireland, the Caribbean, South Africa, the United States, Polynesia, and New Zealand. Focusing on the changed function of the beach as a result of processes of industrialisation and the rise of a modern leisure and health culture, this interdisciplinary volume theorises the beach as a demarcater of the precarious boundary between land and the sea, as well as between nature and culture.