Narcissus: And Other Poems

By Edward Carpenter

Book Overview

Narcissus and Other Poems is a collection of poems written by the English poet, philosopher, and social reformer Edward Carpenter. The book was first published in 1873 and contains a total of 46 poems. The title poem, Narcissus, is a retelling of the Greek myth of Narcissus, a beautiful youth who falls in love with his own reflection in a pool and eventually dies of unrequited love. The other poems in the collection explore themes such as nature, love, spirituality, and social justice. Carpenter was known for his radical views on sexuality and his advocacy for the rights of same-sex couples, and some of the poems in this collection reflect these themes. The language of the poems is lyrical and evocative, with a strong emphasis on the natural world and the beauty of the English countryside. Overall, Narcissus and Other Poems is a significant work in the history of English poetry, and an important example of the Victorian era's interest in mythology, spirituality, and social reform.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164890654
• ISBN13: 9781164890652
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"