Songs Without Notes

by Lewis Morris

Songs Without Notes is a book written by Lewis Morris and published in 1894. The book is a collection of poems that are inspired by Welsh mythology and folklore. Morris was a Welsh poet and writer who was deeply interested in the traditions and culture of his homeland.The poems in Songs Without Notes are written in a variety of styles, including ballads, sonnets, and free verse. They explore themes such as love, nature, and the supernatural, and many of them feature characters from Welsh mythology, such as the giant Bran and the goddess Ceridwen.One of the unique features of this book is that the poems are accompanied by illustrations by the artist Frank Brangwyn. These illustrations help to bring the poems to life and add to the overall aesthetic of the book.Overall, Songs Without Notes is a beautiful collection of poetry that celebrates Welsh culture and mythology. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in Welsh literature or folklore.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.

194 pages, Paperback

Published September 10, 2010

About the author

Sir Lewis Morris was a Welsh poet, lawyer, and politician. He was knighted by Queen Victoria in 1895 and narrowly missed being appointed Poet Laureate, possibly because of his association with Oscar Wilde.