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 ancient Cistercian monastery in Ireland. The poet describes the beauty and grandeur of the abbey, which is now in ruins, and laments the passing of time and the destruction of such a magnificent structure. Through his words, the poet invites the reader to join him in contemplating the fleeting nature of human existence and the transience of all things. The poem is written in a lyrical and contemplative style, with vivid imagery and evocative language that transports the reader to the ruins of Jerpoint Abbey. ""Lines Written At Jerpoint Abbey"" is a timeless meditation on the impermanence of life and the enduring power of art and beauty.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.