From Queen's Gardens

From Queen's Gardens

by Adelaide Anne Procter

Adelaide Anne Procter's 'From Queen's Gardens' is a collection of 29 poems that explores themes of love, loss, faith, and the human condition. Procter's work is characterized by its emotional depth, its sensitivity to the natural world, and its reflection of the social and religious concerns of her time. The poems often focus on the experiences of women, particularly their struggles with love, marriage, and societal expectations.

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