""Stars of the Desert"" by Laurence Hope is a collection of poems that explores the beauty and mystery of the Arabian desert. The author, who spent several years in India and was fascinated by the culture and traditions of the East, captures the essence of the desert through her vivid and evocative language. The poems are infused with a sense of longing and nostalgia, as the author reflects on her experiences in the desert and the people she met. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a ...
Read More
""Stars of the Desert"" by Laurence Hope is a collection of poems that explores the beauty and mystery of the Arabian desert. The author, who spent several years in India and was fascinated by the culture and traditions of the East, captures the essence of the desert through her vivid and evocative language. The poems are infused with a sense of longing and nostalgia, as the author reflects on her experiences in the desert and the people she met. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the desert, such as the stars, the sand, the camels, and the Bedouin people. The poems are accompanied by beautiful illustrations that enhance the reading experience. Overall, ""Stars of the Desert"" is a timeless work of poetry that transports readers to a world of wonder and enchantment.""1920. A collection of verse by Laurence Hope (Adela Florence Nicolson Cory) an English poet who lived in India. Her first book of poems, The Garden of Kama-the Indian god of love-brought her immediate celebrity and the admiration of writers like Thomas Hardy. Two months after her husband died in an operation, Adela, 39 years old, took poison and died in Madras. Stars of the Desert is one of the three volumes of poetry she left behind. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
Read Less
Add this copy of Stars of the Desert to cart. $42.83, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2004 by Kessinger Publishing.
Add this copy of Stars of the Desert to cart. $45.62, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Kessinger Publishing.
