Excerpt from Longer Narrative Poems When we turn to the poems to study them a little with a view to a finer, more critical enjoy ment later, we must perceive, it would seem, first a general likeness and then the many differences, some in form and subject, and some of the manner of handling, which is apt to be the thing that gives us an idea of the character of the poet. These things are points of knowledge, certainly, and knowledge only of poetry is not the great thing true enjoyment is the really important matter. But such knowledge as this may be made the foundation of enjoyment, because it is pretty sure to bring out in our reading things which we shall enjoy and which we might otherwise neglect. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Narrative Poems of Longfellow: Edited for School Use The editor acknowledges the courtesy extended him by the management of the Saint Louis Mercantile Library through the Librarian, Mr. William L. R. Gifford. His thanks are especially due Miss May Simonds, Reference Librarian, for material aid in making available the re sources of that library. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Longer Narrative Poems This volume is designed to continue the study of narrative poetry begun in the volume, in this series, on Ballads. As in that book, the effort is to bring out, by a comparison of different examples, the generic or typical quality, while not losing sight of the other element of importance, the characteristic or particular quality of each. The most noteworthy narrative poems of the nineteenth century chance to be sufficiently various in spirit and workmanship to illustrate many different forms of epic quality. One omission might be noted, that of the humorous tale. Without aspersion of "The Ingoldsby Legends," for instance, it seems as if such verse is so different in spirit from our selections, that little good would come from a juxtaposition which could hardly help giving a certain jar. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

O for a muse of napalm... Years in the making, As Long As It's Big is a stunning and unique poetic achievement. By turns rollicking, funny, and deeply moving, this dramatic poem tells a tragic story - the collapse of a marriage after the suicide of a child - within the topsy-turvy venue of a divorce court ruled by an alternately cynical and sentimental judge. John Bricuth cleanly balances sensitive portrayals of painful lives with hilarity, chaos, and occasionally ribald caricatures. Hugely entertaining and immensely readable, Bricuth's verse narrative will absorb anyone seeking to unravel the truths of modern family life.

The book "Poems of American History" is filled with hundreds of poems written from the within, on the spot, and those written long afterward. This book contains poems of ancient and historical relevance. It describes events that led to the discovery of America before the breakout of the First World War in 1914.

A repackaged edition of the revered author’s collection of four poems: "Dymer," "Launcelot," "The Nameless Isle," and "The Queen of Drum." C. S. Lewis—the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many other beloved classics—was also a talented poet. In this collection of four longer works of verse, Lewis displays his deep love for medieval and Renaissance poetry and themes, influences that shaped—and resonate through—his fiction.

Excerpt from The Cool of the Day, and Other Poems The Cool of the Day. Are queenly night hath quite possessed the throne But late made vacant by the exiled Sun; While loyal clouds that linger in the West Still wear his royal colors on the breast - Comes a brief pause, delicious in its sway, The rarest hour of summer's fairest day! A restful island in a restless sea - The rich andante of a symphony. Bathed in the beauty of the evening flush, Nature seems listening in a reverent hush - As if alert with quickened sense to hear The coming of some blessed presence near. Sweet odors rise from off the grasses slain, Like holy thoughts that follow heaven-sent pain - Infinite pathos thrills through earth and sky Like wedded rythm of song and poetry; My heart-strings pulsing to the self-same strain, A harp of joy, just lightly touched by pain - The tone of sadness serving to complete About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.