Publisher's Synopsis
John Bannister Tabb: The Priest-Poet is a biographical work written by M.S. Pine that explores the life and work of John Bannister Tabb, an American poet and Catholic priest who lived from 1845 to 1909. The book provides a detailed account of Tabb's early life, his conversion to Catholicism, and his decision to become a priest. It also delves into Tabb's poetic career, which spanned over three decades and produced several collections of poetry. Pine analyzes Tabb's poetry, examining its themes, style, and literary influences. The book also explores Tabb's relationships with other poets and literary figures of his time, such as Walt Whitman and Henry James. Overall, John Bannister Tabb: The Priest-Poet offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of an important American poet and religious figure.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.
