This volume collects the writings of Henry Kirke White, an English poet who died tragically young at the age of 21. White's poems, which are characterized by their delicate lyricism and introspective mood, were popular in the early 19th century and influenced many subsequent poets. This edition includes a biographical introduction by Robert Southey, a friend and admirer of White, as well as a selection of letters and essays.

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