Publisher's Synopsis
The Casket of Gems is a collection of short stories and poems compiled by Samuel Birch and published in 1872. The book features a variety of literary works from various authors, including William Shakespeare, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Percy Bysshe Shelley. The stories and poems cover a range of themes, from romance and adventure to tragedy and horror. The book is divided into sections based on these themes, making it easy for readers to find the type of story or poem they are interested in. The Casket of Gems is a timeless collection of literary works that offers something for everyone, making it a valuable addition to any library.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.