Old Favorites from the Elder Poets: With a Few Newer Friends (1881)

Old Favorites From The Elder Poets: With A Few Newer Friends is a book written by Matilda Sharpe and published in 1881. The book is a collection of poems from well-known poets of the time, including William Shakespeare, John Milton, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, among others. The book also includes poems from newer poets, who were not as well-known at the time. The poems in the book cover a wide range of themes, including love, nature, and religion. The book is divided into sections, with each section focusing on a different theme. The poems are written in a variety of styles, including sonnets, ballads, and odes.In addition to the poems themselves, the book also includes biographical information about each poet and an introduction by the author. The introduction provides context for the poems and explains why they were chosen for inclusion in the book.Overall, Old Favorites From The Elder Poets: With A Few Newer Friends is a comprehensive collection of poetry that provides a glimpse into the literary world of the late 19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in poetry, literature, or the history of the time.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.