A Century of Roundels

A Century of Roundels is a collection of poems by Algernon Charles Swinburne, originally published in 1883. The book contains one hundred roundels, which are a type of short poem consisting of fourteen lines and a fixed rhyme scheme. The poems cover a variety of themes, including love, nature, and mythology. Swinburne's writing is known for its musicality and intricate use of language, and these qualities are on full display in A Century of Roundels. The book is considered a classic of Victorian poetry and remains popular among readers and scholars today.Time, thy name is sorrow, says the stricken Heart of life, laid waste with wasting flame Ere the change of things and thoughts requicken, Time, thy name.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.