Helena And Occasional Poems (1890)

By Paul Elmer More

Book Overview

Helena And Occasional Poems is a collection of poems written by Paul Elmer More and published in 1890. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which is titled ""Helena"" and contains a long narrative poem that tells the story of a woman named Helena and her tragic love affair with a man named Leander. The poem is written in rhyming couplets and is heavily influenced by classical mythology and literature.The second part of the book is titled ""Occasional Poems"" and contains a variety of shorter poems on a range of subjects. These include poems about nature, love, and the passing of time, as well as more political and philosophical pieces. Many of the poems are written in traditional forms such as sonnets and ballads, and they showcase More's skill as a poet and his ability to write in a range of styles.Overall, Helena And Occasional Poems is a collection of poems that showcases More's talent as a poet and his interest in classical literature and mythology. The book is an important example of late 19th-century American poetry and remains a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of poetry today.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: 1164667130
• ISBN13: 9781164667131
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"