Publisher's Synopsis
William's Verses is a collection of poems compiled by Samuel Abbot, originally published in 1887. The poems were selected from various literary publications including the Williams College Athenaeum, Argo, Fortnight, and Literary Monthly. The book features a diverse range of poetic styles and themes, from romantic and pastoral to social and political commentary. The poems are written by various authors, all of whom were students or faculty members at Williams College in Massachusetts. The book provides a unique insight into the literary culture of the late 19th century, particularly within the academic setting of Williams College. William's Verses is a valuable resource for scholars of American literature and anyone interested in the history of poetry in the United States.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.
