Ballads and Other Poems: Fourth Edition, RevisedRaymond, George Lansing
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Ballads and Other Poems: Fourth Edition, Revised
Raymond, George Lansing
American poetry -- 19th century; United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Poetry
“... Rhythmical in its flow and deliciously choice in language
... indicating a deep acquaintance with human nature, while
there is throughout a tone that speaks plainly of a high
realization of the divine purpose in life.... Not the least
charming characteristic is its richness in pen-and-ink pictures
marked by rare beauty and presenting irresistibly that which
the poet saw in his mind’s eye.... We confidently promise that
any one taking it up will enjoy the reading throughout, that
is, if there is any poetry in him.”—_Boston Evening Journal._
BOOKS BY PROFESSOR RAYMOND
=Dante and Collected Verse.= 16mo, cloth, gilt top =$1.25=
“Epigram, philosophy, history—these are the predominant
elements ... which masterly construction, pure diction, and
lofty sentiment unite in making a glowing piece of blank
verse.”—_Chicago Herald._
“The poems will be read with keenest enjoyment by all who
appreciate literary genius, refined sentiment, and genuine
culture. The publication is a gem throughout.”—_New Haven
Leader._
“The poet and the reformer contend in Professor Raymond. When
the latter has the mastery, we respond to the justice, the
high ideals, the truth of all he says—and says with point and
vigor—but when the poet conquers, the imagination soars.... The
mountain poems are the work of one with equally high ideals of
life and of song.”—_Glasgow_ (Scotland) _Herald_.
“Brother Jonathan can not claim many great poets, but we think
he has ‘struck oil,’ in Professor Raymond.”—_Western_ (England)
_Morning News_.
“This brilliant composition ... gathers up and concentrates
for the reader more of the reality of the great Italian
than is readily gleaned from the author of the _Inferno_
himself.”—_Oakland Enquirer._
=Pictures in Verse.= With 20 illustrations by Maud Stumm. Square 8vo, in
ornamental cloth covers =$.75=
“Little love poems of a light and airy character, describing
pretty rustic scenes, or domestic interiors.... As charming for
its illustrations as for its reading matter.”—_Detroit Free
Press._
“Simple songs of human every-day experience ... with a twinkle
of homely humor and a wholesome reflection of domestic cheer.
We like his optimistic sentiments, and unspoiled spirit of
boyishness when he strikes the chord of love. It is all very
true and good.”—_The Independent._
=The Mountains about Williamstown.= With an introduction by M. M. Miller,
and 35 full-page illustrations from original photographs; oblong shape,
cloth, gilt edges. Net, postpaid =$2.00=
Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.
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