Shapes and Shadows: Poems is a collection of poetry written by Madison Julius Cawein and published in 1898. The book contains a total of 85 poems, each one exploring different themes and emotions. The poems are written in a variety of styles, including free verse, sonnets, and ballads. Cawein's poetry often focuses on nature, with many of the poems featuring vivid descriptions of landscapes and natural phenomena. Other themes explored in the book include love, loss, and the passage of time. The title of the book, Shapes and Shadows, reflects Cawein's interest in exploring the interplay between light and dark, and the ways in which shadows can give shape and depth to the world around us. Overall, Shapes and Shadows: Poems is a rich and varied collection of poetry that showcases Cawein's skill as a writer and his deep appreciation for the natural world.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.