num_pages: 156
description: ""Sonnets to a Red Haired Lady, By a Gentlemen with a Blue Beard"" is a collection of romantic poetry written by an anonymous gentleman who is described as having a blue beard. The sonnets are dedicated to a woman with red hair, and explore themes of love, desire, and passion. The poems are written in a traditional sonnet form, with fourteen lines and a rhyme scheme that varies from poem to poem. In addition to the sonnets, the book also includes ""Famous Love Affairs"" by Marquis, Don. This section of the book explores the romantic relationships of various historical figures, including Cleopatra and Mark Antony, Tristan and Isolde, and Napoleon and Josephine. The stories are told in a narrative style, with a focus on the passion and drama of each relationship. Overall, ""Sonnets to a Red Haired Lady, By a Gentlemen with a Blue Beard, and Famous Love Affairs by Marquis, Don"" is a collection of romantic literature that explores the complexities of love and desire. The poetry and narratives provide a glimpse into the inner workings of the human heart, and offer a window into the timeless nature of romantic love.1922. Marquis, American newspaperman and humorist, who was an uninhibited enemy of prohibition. His most memorable writings are his stories and verses featuring Archy the transmigrated cockroach and Mehitabel the cat. Some of Marquis�������s funniest verses are included in this volume, which contains clever sonnets, the poems in the Famous Love Affairs and more than a dozen other smirky stories that take their cue from improbable sources such as the Bible and the writings of Homer and Shakespeare. 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.
language: English
title: Sonnets to a Red Haired Lady, By a Gentlemen with a Blue Beard, and Famous Love Affairs
titlecomplete: Sonnets to a Red Haired Lady, By a Gentlemen with a Blue Beard, and Famous Love Affairs
ratings_count: 2
publisher: Kessinger Publishing