The Pelican Island And Other Poems (1828) - James Montgomery - Bog

The Pelican Island and Other Poems is a collection of poems written by James Montgomery and first published in 1828. The title poem, The Pelican Island, is a long narrative poem that tells the story of a pelican and his family who live on an island in the Indian Ocean. The poem explores themes of nature, survival, and the relationship between humans and animals.In addition to The Pelican Island, the collection includes a number of other poems on a variety of subjects, including religion, love, and social justice. Some of the most notable poems in the collection include The Common Lot, which explores the idea of fate and the role of the individual in society, and The West Indies, which addresses the issue of slavery and the slave trade.Throughout the collection, Montgomery's writing is characterized by his use of vivid imagery and his ability to convey complex ideas through simple, accessible language. The Pelican Island and Other Poems is a significant work in the history of English poetry, and is still widely read and studied today.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.