Publisher's Synopsis
Originally published in 1878, this collection of poetry and fiction brings together works by some of the most prominent writers of the day, including Oliver Wendell Holmes, James Russell Lowell, and John Greenleaf Whittier. The centerpiece of the book is Guy Vernon, a gripping novelette in verse that tells the story of a young man's struggle to overcome poverty and illness and find his place in the world. With its rich language and vivid characters, A Masque of Poets is a must-read for fans of American literature.
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