The Home Book of Verse   By: Burton Egbert Stevenson (1872-1962)

The Home Book of Verse is a comprehensive collection of poetry spanning various themes and time periods. From classic poems by famous authors to more contemporary works, this anthology offers a wide range of poetic styles and voices. Readers will find themselves immersed in the beauty of language and emotions that each poem evokes.

What sets this book apart is not just the selection of poems, but also the thoughtful organization and commentary provided by Burton Egbert Stevenson. His introductions to each section provide context and insight into the poems that follow, enriching the reading experience. Additionally, the comprehensive index makes it easy to find specific poems or poets.

Whether you are a poetry enthusiast or simply looking to explore the world of verse, The Home Book of Verse is a valuable addition to any library. It is a timeless collection that showcases the power of words to move, inspire, and resonate with readers from all walks of life.

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"Only a Baby Small" Matthias Barr Only Harriet Prescott Spofford Infant Joy William Blake Baby George Macdonald To a New Born Baby Girl Grace Hazard Conkling To Little Renee William Aspenwall Bradley A Rhyme of One Frederick Locker Lampson To a New Born Child Cosmo Monkhouse Baby May William Cox Bennett Alice Herbert Bashford Songs for Fragoletta Richard Le Gallienne Choosing a Name Mary Lamb Weighing the Baby Ethel Lynn Beers Etude Realiste Algernon Charles Swinburne Little Feet Elizabeth Akers The Babie Jeremiah Eames Rankin Little Hands Laurence Binyon Bartholomew Norman Gale The Storm Child May Byron "On Parent Knees" William Jones "Philip, My King" Dinah Maria Mulock Craik The King of the Cradle Joseph Ashby Sterry The Firstborn John Arthur Goodchild No Baby in the House Clara Dolliver Our Wee White Rose Gerald Massey Into the World and Out Sarah M... Continue reading book >>