Lines Written At Jerpoint Abbey (1820)

""Lines Written At Jerpoint Abbey"" is a poem written by Samuel Carter Hall in 1820. The poem is a reflection on the ruins of Jerpoint Abbey, an abandoned Cistercian monastery in County Kilkenny, Ireland. Hall describes the beauty and grandeur of the abbey's architecture and the peacefulness of its surroundings. He also reflects on the history of the abbey and the lives of the monks who once lived there. The poem is a meditation on the transience of life and the enduring power of nature. It is a beautiful and contemplative work that captures the essence of a place and a moment in time.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.