Poems, Partly Of Rural Life is a collection of poems written by William Barnes and first published in 1846. The poems are primarily focused on rural life and the natural world, with many of them set in the countryside of Barnes' native Dorset. The collection includes a variety of poetic forms, including ballads, sonnets, and pastoral poems. The themes explored in the poems range from the beauty of nature and the joys of country life to the struggles of rural poverty and the passing of time. Barnes' writing is characterized by his use of the Dorset dialect, which adds a unique and authentic flavor to his work. Overall, Poems, Partly Of Rural Life is a heartfelt and evocative exploration of rural England in the mid-19th century.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.