The Turtle and the Sparrow is a poem written by Matthew Prior in 1723. The poem tells the story of a turtle and a sparrow who fall in love but are unable to be together due to their different lifestyles. The turtle is slow and cautious, while the sparrow is free and adventurous. The poem explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the challenges of relationships. It is written in rhyming couplets and features vivid descriptions of nature and animal behavior. The Turtle and the Sparrow is considered a classic example of 18th-century English poetry and has been praised for its wit, charm, and emotional depth.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.
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