Publisher's Synopsis
The Book of the East and Other Poems is a collection of poems written by Richard Henry Stoddard. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part being the title poem, The Book of the East. This poem is a long narrative poem that tells the story of a young man who travels to the East and falls in love with a beautiful woman. The second part of the book contains a variety of shorter poems, including love poems, nature poems, and poems about death and loss. The final part of the book is a series of sonnets, which are poems that consist of 14 lines and follow a strict rhyme scheme. The Book of the East and Other Poems was first published in 1871 and is considered one of Stoddard's most important works. The book reflects Stoddard's interest in Eastern cultures and his love of nature, as well as his preoccupation with themes of love and death. Overall, The Book of the East and Other Poems is a rich and varied collection of poetry that showcases Stoddard's skill as a writer and his deep understanding of the human experience.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.
