The Masque Of Shadows: And Other Poems (1884)

By John Payne

Book Overview

The Masque of Shadows: And Other Poems is a collection of poems written by John Payne and first published in 1884. The book contains a variety of poems, including sonnets, ballads, and longer narrative poems. The Masque of Shadows, which is also the title of the collection, is a long poem that tells the story of a masquerade ball where the guests are all shadows. The poem explores themes of mortality, love, and the fleeting nature of life. Other notable poems in the collection include The Rose-Tree and The Dead Man's Message. Payne's poetry is known for its romanticism and use of vivid imagery. Overall, The Masque of Shadows: And Other Poems is a classic collection of Victorian poetry that continues to be studied and admired 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: 1104252929
• ISBN13: 9781104252922
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"