Publisher's Synopsis
Elfin Music: An Anthology of English Fairy Poetry is a collection of poems compiled by Arthur Edward Waite. The book features a selection of English fairy poetry from a range of poets, including William Shakespeare, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and John Keats. The poems are organized thematically, with sections devoted to topics such as fairies, goblins, and witches. The book includes an introduction by Waite, in which he discusses the history and significance of fairy poetry in English literature. The poems themselves are written in a variety of styles, from traditional ballads to more modern free verse. The book is beautifully illustrated with black and white drawings, adding to the magical and enchanting atmosphere of the poems. Overall, Elfin Music is a delightful and captivating collection of fairy poetry, perfect for anyone with an interest in English literature or the world of fairies and magic.1888. Waite selected, arranged and wrote an introduction for this volume of fairy poetry. Contents: The Fairy Family; Travels in Fairyland; Men and Fairies; Chronicles of Fairyland.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.
