Lotos Leaves: Stories, Essays, And Poems (1875)

By The Lotos Club

Book Overview

Lotos Leaves: Stories, Essays, and Poems is a collection of literary works published in 1875 by The Lotos Club, a prestigious New York City social club for men who were prominent in the arts and literature. The book is a compilation of various pieces written by members of the club, including short stories, essays, and poems.The stories in Lotos Leaves cover a wide range of topics, from adventure and romance to humor and satire. Some of the most notable stories include ""The Last of the Vikings"" by James Russell Lowell, ""The Story of a Bad Boy"" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich, and ""The Adventures of a Frenchman in America"" by Max O'Rell.The essays in the book are equally diverse, covering topics such as politics, history, and philosophy. Notable essays include ""The Ethics of the Dust"" by John Ruskin, ""The Influence of the Press"" by Charles Dudley Warner, and ""The Art of Living Long"" by Arthur Helps.Finally, the book includes a selection of poems by various members of the club. These poems range in style and subject matter, from the romantic ""To Laura in Death"" by Richard Henry Stoddard to the humorous ""The Ballad of the Oysterman"" by Oliver Wendell Holmes.Overall, Lotos Leaves is a fascinating glimpse into the literary world of late 19th-century New York City, showcasing the talents of some of the era's most prominent writers and thinkers.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: 1164942573
• ISBN13: 9781164942573
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"