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Excerpt from The Circus and Other Essays and Fugitive Pieces Credit is gratefully accorded the New York Times, America, Contemporary Verse, and Poetry: A Magazine of Verse, for permission to reprint several of the pieces collected in this volume. For the privilege of reprinting poems quoted by Kilmer in his articles and lectures, acknowledgment is made to the following publishers: E. P. Dutton & Company, Dodd, Mead and Company, Charles Scribner's Sons, John Lane Company, The Macmillan Company, Methuen and Company, Boni and Liveright, and Burns and Oates. And the permission of George Sterling is greatly appreciated for the right to reproduce his three sonnets on Oblivion. The article on Thomas Hardy, prepared as the Introduction to the Modern Library Edition of "The Mayor of Casterbridge," is reproduced by special arrangement with Boni and Liveright. 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.

There are; however; some facts in explanation of the appearance of this volume at this time which require to be set down. And a number of circumstances in relation to the material here collected may be told; I think; to general interest. With these matters I am probably as familiar as anyone; and so have the great privilege of undertaking to record them. The ten highly humorous and altogether charming essays which form the first part of this volume have led a rather queer life so far—though I think their existence will be a very happy one from now on. First; they were not "essays" at the time of their birth. They came into the world as "articles." So they were spoken of by the young journalist who at various times and with very little to do about the matter wrote them in the course of a bewildering variety of other activities. Or; to be still more frank; he was perhaps more apt to refer to them; when he did refer to them at all; as "Sunday stories;" done as a part of his job with the New York Times Sunday Magazine. What they were called; however; is neither here nor there. The thing is that they are here. —from this book The Circus, and Other Essays and Fugitive Pieces by Joyce Kilmer: Delve into a collection of enchanting essays and fugitive pieces in "The Circus." Joyce Kilmer's essays provide readers with glimpses of everyday life, reflecting on nature, art, and the beauty of the world around us. The book celebrates Kilmer's poetic sensibility and contemplative observations, inviting readers to find moments of wonder and inspiration in the ordinary and extraordinary aspects of existence. Key Aspects of the Book "The Circus, and Other Essays and Fugitive Pieces": Appreciation of Nature: Kilmer's essays celebrate the beauty of nature, encouraging readers to cherish the natural world and its wonders. Poetic Reflections: The book exhibits Kilmer's poetic prose, imbuing the essays with a lyrical quality that enriches the reading experience. Observations on Life: "The Circus" offers insightful observations on various aspects of life, inviting readers to contemplate the profound in the ordinary. Joyce Kilmer was an American writer and poet known for his verse and essays that celebrated the beauty of nature and the joys of life. In "The Circus, and Other Essays and Fugitive Pieces," Kilmer's literary talents shine, leaving readers with a sense of wonder and appreciation for the world around them.

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