Poems: Chiefly Against Pessimism is a collection of poetry written by Joseph Smith Fletcher and first published in 1893. The collection features poems that challenge the prevalent pessimism of the time, offering a more optimistic and hopeful outlook on life. The poems cover a variety of themes, including love, nature, and spirituality, and are written in a range of styles, from sonnets to free verse. Fletcher's writing is characterized by its vivid imagery, emotional depth, and philosophical musings. The collection includes some of Fletcher's most famous poems, such as ""The Heights of Night"" and ""The Song of the Thrush."" Overall, Poems: Chiefly Against Pessimism is a thought-provoking and inspiring collection of poetry that encourages readers to embrace a more positive outlook on life.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.