"Sea Spray: Verses and Translations" by T. W. Rolleston is a collection of poems and translated works that explores themes of nature's beauty, yearning, and the ever-flowing river of time, all underscored by a profound reverence for Irish heritage. Through evocative language, Rolleston shares personal stories and cultural tales in his poetry, dividing the book into original verses and translations from Irish and German literature. In his original poems, he captures the enchanting Irish scenery, the depth of human emotions, and thoughtful considerations about life, love, and grief. The translations reveal his talent for interpreting and communicating historical and mythical stories, connecting events like "The Battle of Salamis" and "The Dead at Clonmacnois" to modern readers. The work is a poetic homage to Ireland's lyrical traditions while also embracing common themes of affection, remembrance, and the natural world.
Sea Spray: Verses and Translations
By T. W. (Thomas William) Rolleston
Experience a symphony of emotions as Ireland's past intertwines with heartfelt verses, revealing tales of love, loss, and the timeless allure of nature.
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About the AuthorThomas William Hazen Rolleston was an Irish writer, literary figure and translator, known as a poet but publishing over a wide range of literary and political topics. He lived at various times in Killiney in County Dublin, the German Empire, London and County Wicklow; settling finally in 1908 in Hampstead, London, where he died. His Killiney home, called Secrora, subsequently became the home of tennis player Joshua Pim.
Thomas William Hazen Rolleston was an Irish writer, literary figure and translator, known as a poet but publishing over a wide range of literary and political topics. He lived at various times in Killiney in County Dublin, the German Empire, London and County Wicklow; settling finally in 1908 in Hampstead, London, where he died. His Killiney home, called Secrora, subsequently became the home of tennis player Joshua Pim.
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