By the Sea, and Other Verses

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By the Sea, and Other Verses

by (Hannah Lavinia) H. Lavinia Baily

EN·~1 hours

Chapters

Description

A gentle, lyrical collection opens with a quiet dialogue between two souls who imagine a world reduced to just “myself and you.” The verses weave simple, hopeful promises of kindness and truth, painting the sea, sky, and fertile fields as shared sanctuaries where swords might finally rest. Through rhythmic reverie the poet invites listeners to breathe the “infinite love” that stretches as wide as the ocean and as bright as the sun.

The second part shifts to a thoughtful debate on war and patriotism, recalling ancient battles and modern triumphs while questioning their lasting value. With references to Greece, Rome, and the American struggle, the speakers argue for a deeper, spiritual peace rooted in compassion and faith. The poetry balances historical allusion with a timeless yearning for a world where the “Prince of Peace” reigns, offering a contemplative escape for anyone seeking calm amid today’s clamor.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (67K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Greg Bergquist, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2012-07-15

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

(Hannah Lavinia) H. Lavinia Baily

(Hannah Lavinia) H. Lavinia Baily

1837–1921

A 19th-century American writer remembered today through scattered records, she lived from April 6, 1837, to February 11, 1921, with ties to Ohio and Indiana. Her surviving trace is modest, which makes her a quietly intriguing figure for readers interested in lesser-known voices of the period.

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