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Chicago Poems is an early collection of poems by American poet Carl Sandburg. This little volume includes the following poems: Chicago, Sketch, Masses, Lost, The Harbor, They Will Say, Mill-Doors, Halsted Street Car, Clark Street Bridge, Passers-by, The Walking Man of Rodin, Subway, The Shovel Man, A Teamster's Farewell, Fish Crier, Picnic Boat, Happiness, Muckers, Blacklisted, Graceland, Child of the Romans, The Right to Grief, Mag, Onion Days, Population...
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This classic book contains a lovely collection of poetry on cats originally written by T.S. Elliot for his godchildren and friends, and the loveable felines featured in this book were the basis for the well-known and extremely popular musical 'Cats'. This book would make an excellent addition to the bookshelf of any home. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive....
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The Collected Poems of James Elroy Flecker. Originally published in 1916 - CONTENTS Introduction to First Edition, ix Introduction to Edition of 1935, xxxi Editorial Note, xxxvii JUVENILIA Four Translations and Adaptations from Catullus, 3 Sirmio, 8 Lucretia, 9 Song in the Night, 14 Glion-Noon, 15 Glion-Evening, 16 Last Love, 17 Fragments of an Ode to Shelley, 18 LATER POEMS A N, ew Years Carol, 27 From Grenoble, 29 Narcissus, 30 Inscription for Arthur...
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Originally published in 1915, this collection features a selection of songs by the poet Kabir, one of the most interesting personalities in the history of Indian mysticism. Author: Rabindranath Tagore Language: English Keywords: Literature / Poetry / Hinduism Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in...
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This early work of poetry is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains a collection of poems by English poet Alfred Noyes. This is a fascinating work and thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in the history of English poetry. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions,...
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Most, but not all, of the poetry included in this volume appeared during the nineteenth century. Its authors can be conveniently grouped as Pre-romantics, Romantics, and Victorians. The period when the romantic sensibility was created was the period that ushered in modern times. During it, England was industrialized, political power shifted within the nation, and scientific rationalism became increasingly important. Novels of these period exerted...
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Originally published in 1912, this book contains an excellent collection of poetry by the much-loved English poet Alfred Noyes, best known for his ballads 'The Highwayman' and 'The Barrel-Organ'. Many of these earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork....
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Contents Include: Three Dedications: To Edmund Clerihew Bentley; To Hilaire Belloc; To M.E.W. War Poems: Lepanto; The March of the Black Mountain 1913; Blessed are the Peacemakers; The Wife of Flanders; The Crusader Returns from Captivity. LOVE POEMS: Glencoe; Love's Trappist; Confessional; Music; The Deluge; The Strange Music; The Great Minimum; The Mortal Answers; The Marriage Song; Bay Combe. RELIGIOUS POEMS: The Wise Men; The House of Christmas;...
12) Pomes Penyeach
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This early work by James Joyce was originally published in 1927 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'Pomes Penyeach' is a collection of Joyce's poetry.
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This article bridges the gap between the instinctive liking for musical candence and a true understanding of poetry. Here Stephen Vincent Benét tells the story of his art in a way to interest young children. It was originally published in 1929 and is now republished here with a new introductory biography. Benét was an accomplished writer at an early age, having had his first book published at 17. His best known works are the book-length narrative...
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This scarce book was first published in 1891. It comprises a collection of poems by the 18th century poet and hymnologist, William Cooper, who was one of the most popular poets of the age and can be considered as a forerunner to the Romantic poets. It is a n absorbing collection that will delight all poetry lovers. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive....
20) In Divers Tones
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This early work by Charles G. D. Roberts was originally published in 1886 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Ledge on Bald Face' is a collection of poems by this prolific author of fiction and poetry. Charles G. D. Roberts was born on 10th January 1860, in Douglas, New Brunswick, Canada. Roberts's most successful literary genre was that of the animal story which featured in works such as Earth's Enigmas (1896)...
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