Publisher's Synopsis
Romantic Ballads and Poems of Phantasy is a collection of poetry compiled by William Sharp and originally published in 1889. The book features a selection of ballads and poems that explore themes of love, fantasy, and the supernatural. Sharp, an accomplished writer and literary critic, sought to showcase the work of some of the most talented poets of his time, including William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Percy Bysshe Shelley. The collection is divided into three sections: Romantic Ballads, Poems of Phantasy, and Miscellaneous Poems. Each section contains a variety of works that range from epic ballads to shorter lyrical pieces. The Romantic Ballads section includes some of the most famous works of the Romantic era, such as ""The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"" by Coleridge and ""Christabel"" by Wordsworth. The Poems of Phantasy section features works that explore the supernatural and fantastical, including ""La Belle Dame Sans Merci"" by John Keats and ""The Eve of St. Agnes"" by Shelley. Overall, Romantic Ballads and Poems of Phantasy is a timeless collection of poetry that showcases the beauty and power of the Romantic literary movement.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.
