A Lowden Sabbath Morn by Robert Louis Stevenson
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"A Lowden Sabbath Morn" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a poetic work written in the late 19th century. The book is a lyrical reflection on a Sabbath morning in a Scottish rural community, capturing the essence of local traditions and the atmosphere of the day. Through vivid imagery and a sense of nostalgia, Stevenson evokes both the joy and solemnity of this weekly ritual. The poem unfolds through a series of stanzas
that depict various scenes and characters venturing to church on a Sunday. It details the sounds of bells, the sight of families preparing, and the conversations among neighbors. The narrator observes the interactions between parents and children, highlighting the preparations people make for the day. As the congregation gathers, the poem also reflects on the contrast between the lively community and the solemnity of their faith, capturing the depth of human experience in a seemingly ordinary routine. Overall, Stevenson’s work beautifully intertwines a sense of community spirit with a deeper contemplation of life and death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Boyd, A. S. (Alexander Stuart), 1854-1930 |
| Title | A Lowden Sabbath Morn |
| Credits |
Produced by David T. Jones, Ross Cooling and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Sabbath -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35546 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35546-7 |
| Release Date | Mar 11, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 471 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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