The Violet Crown

The Violet Crown: And Songs Of England is a book of poetry written by Rennell Rodd and published in 1891. The collection includes a series of sonnets inspired by the ancient Greek myth of Athens, known as the ""Violet Crown."" The poems explore themes of beauty, love, and the passing of time, drawing on classical imagery and mythology to evoke a sense of timeless elegance. In addition to the sonnets, the book also includes a selection of songs and ballads inspired by the English countryside and folk traditions. With its rich language and evocative imagery, The Violet Crown: And Songs Of England is a celebration of the enduring power of poetry to capture the beauty and complexity of human experience.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.