Cornish Catches, and Other Verses

By Bernard Moore

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Experience laughter, longing, and life's simple beauty through poems that sing of a close-knit seaside community and the timeless dance between people and nature.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Poetry

Released

2012-01-13

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Summary

"Cornish Catches, and Other Verses" by Bernard Moore is a poetic journey into the heart of Cornwall, where verses paint vivid pictures of early 20th-century life. The collection flows with stories of love, family ties, the sea’s bounty, and strong community bonds. Through dialect-rich language and vivid imagery, readers meet fishermen, maids, and other colorful characters that define the Cornish landscape. Each poem creates nostalgia and warmth, celebrating local traditions and the deep connection between the people and the natural world, capturing the beauty of the place and simple joys, as well as dealing with the bittersweet moments that touch our lives.