A new selection of miscellaneous pieces, in verse: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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A new selection of miscellaneous pieces, in verse is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Gray, Christian (1772–?).
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"A new selection of miscellaneous pieces, in verse by Christian Gray" is a collection of poetry written during the early 19th century. The book compiles a variety of reflective and personal poems, many inspired by the author's own life as a blind woman living in rural Scotland. The verses explore themes such as gratitude, loss, family, humility, religion, and the joys and hardships of everyday life, often addressed to specific friends, family members, benefactors, and the general public. The likely topics revolve around personal experience, moral contemplation, and heartfelt observation. The book presents a rich tapestry of short poems and songs, ranging from dedications and thank-you notes to meditations on illness, faith, death, and memory. Christian Gray's voice is gentle and sincere, offering advice to loved ones, mourning lost friends, and describing both her struggles and blessings. Some poems address the kindness of benefactors or recount touching anecdotes, while others reflect on nature's fleeting beauty and the importance of spiritual reflection. Interwoven are translations and adaptations from Ossian and responses to popular songs of the time. Overall, Gray's work conveys resilience, hope, and moral encouragement amid life's trials, drawing on her personal hardships to illuminate universal truths of gratitude, humility, and faith.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A new selection of miscellaneous pieces, in verse
- Author credits: Gray, Christian (1772–?)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- English poetry -- Scottish authors -- 19th century
- Scottish poetry -- 19th century
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- Category: Poetry
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