Single Author Collections
Bell Upon Organ
George MacDonald (10 December 1824 – 18 September 1905) was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. He was a pioneering figure in t…
The Poems of Giacomo Leopardi
This is a volume of poems by Giacomo Leopardi. - Summary by Carolin
Ballads of a Bohemian
Ballads of a Bohemian is a collection of poems tied together by the narration of the "author" Stephen Poore. The poems speak of bo…
The Presence of Love
Samuel Taylor Coleridge was an English poet, literary critic and philosopher who, with his friend William Wordsworth, was a founder of the R…
There's a certain slant of light
In tribute to the first real snowfall this year. - Summary by David Lawrence
The Forest
The Forest is a captivating collection of poetry by Ben Jonson, showcasing his mastery of language and emotion. Comprising fifteen distinct …
Chimneysmoke
Chimneysmoke is a captivating collection of short poems by Christopher Morley, exploring a diverse array of themes that reflect the intricac…
The Borough
English village life and villagers in the east of England in the late 1700’s and early 1800s—is the subject of The Borough. George Crabbe …
A Shropshire Lad
This is a lovely collection of melodic poems, many melancholy in tone, many featuring Housman's constant theme of living this short life to …
How to Make a Man of Consequence
Mark Lemon had a natural talent for journalism and the stage, and, at twenty-six, retired from less congenial business to devote himself to …
Poems of Marianne Moore
In 1921, American poet H.D. collected and published a selection of previously published poems by Marianne Moore. Although this angered Moore…
Delight in Disorder
Delight in Disorder is a captivating collection of poems by 17th-century English poet Robert Herrick, celebrated for his lyrical exploration…
A Valentine
A Valentine by Jessie Pope is a charming poem that captures the playful spirit of romance with a touch of humor. Set against the backdrop of…
Men, Women and Ghosts
Men, Women and Ghosts is a captivating collection of long poems and short stories by the acclaimed poet Amy Lowell. In this anthology, Lowel…
Fables for the Frivolous
One of the earliest works by the American parodist, Guy Wetmore Carryl, these fables are adapted from Jean de La Fontaine’s original writing…
A Shropshire Lad
A Shropshire Lad is a cycle of sixty-three poems by the English poet Alfred Edward Housman. A Shropshire Lad was first published in 1896 at …
Winter Evening
Archibald Lampman was a Canadian poet. "He has been described as 'the Canadian Keats;' and he is perhaps the most outstanding exponent …
Bib Ballads
Ring Lardner is a typical parent when his first child is born, full of wonder and the rest of the usual emotions as he watches his little so…
Report On an Adjudged Case
William Cowper was an English poet and hymnodist. One of the most popular poets of his time, Cowper changed the direction of 18th century na…
Stray Pebbles From The Shores Of Thought
Stray Pebbles From The Shores Of Thought is a reflective collection of poetry by Elizabeth Porter Gould, a notable Boston poetess of the lat…