"The Poems, Sacred, Passionate, and Humorous" by Nathaniel Parker Willis is a captivating anthology that showcases the diverse facets of this 19th-century American poet and essayist. In this collection, Willis's poetic talent unfolds through a spectrum of emotions and themes. The "Sacred" poems in the collection delve into spiritual contemplation and reverence, offering readers a glimpse into Willis's reflections on faith and the transcendent. These verses are imbued with a sense of awe and reverence, inviting readers to ...
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"The Poems, Sacred, Passionate, and Humorous" by Nathaniel Parker Willis is a captivating anthology that showcases the diverse facets of this 19th-century American poet and essayist. In this collection, Willis's poetic talent unfolds through a spectrum of emotions and themes. The "Sacred" poems in the collection delve into spiritual contemplation and reverence, offering readers a glimpse into Willis's reflections on faith and the transcendent. These verses are imbued with a sense of awe and reverence, inviting readers to explore the spiritual dimensions of life. The "Passionate" poems capture the intensity of human emotions and relationships. Willis's exploration of love, desire, and the complexities of the heart resonates through verses that are both tender and fervent. His ability to convey the nuances of passion adds a depth of emotion to this section of the anthology. In the "Humorous" poems, Willis showcases his wit and playful spirit. Through clever wordplay and satirical observations, he infuses humor into his verses, providing readers with moments of levity and amusement. This collection is a testament to Nathaniel Parker Willis's versatility as a poet, offering a literary feast that spans the sacred and the humorous, the passionate and the contemplative. Immerse yourself in the poetic world of Willis, where each line is a brushstroke painting a vivid portrait of the human experience.
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Add this copy of The Poems, Sacred, Passionate, and Humorous to cart. $16.00, fair condition, Sold by Crabtree's Collection rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sebago, ME, UNITED STATES, published 1848 by Clark & Austin.
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Frontis of Willis. Fair. A preface by the author proclaims that his publishers wanted to print a handsome library edition instead of the cheap, popular. Edition of his youth. The author was induced to make a more careful collection of his poems than had yet appeared and this volume is the result. He calls his reputation "too early acquired" and promises to himself more care in what shall occupy the down-hill side of his life. Green binding with elaborate gilt decoration, all edges gilt but book is bowed and has heavy edge wear esp at spine ends.
Add this copy of The Poems, Sacred, Passionate, and Humorous, to cart. $16.95, very good condition, Sold by THE OREGON ROOM rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Phoenix, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1869 by Clark + Maynard.
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Very Good. 1868 Clark & Maynard hardcover, maroon boards with bevelled edges, gilt & decor on spine & cover reads perfect, very light rubbing at corners, name & date on decorated endpaper, gilt on top edge, frontispiece, well bound, a nice little book.
Add this copy of The Poems, Sacred, Passionate, and Humorous to cart. $20.00, fair condition, Sold by Top Notch Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tolar, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1878 by Clark & Maynard, Publishers.
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Good- No Jacket. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Blue silk boards with gilt lettering and decor, corners rubbed, light chipping at tips. Feb & bep are torn out, ffep is detatched but present. Some foxing to outer pages, inner pages clean with no markings, binding is sound.
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Add this copy of The Poems, Sacred, Passionate, and Humorous to cart. $30.00, very good condition, Sold by BookScene rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hull, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1864 by Clark & Maynard.
Add this copy of The Poems, Sacred, Passionate, and Humorous (Complete to cart. $30.00, very good condition, Sold by Gils Book Loft rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Binghamton, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1860 by Clark & Maynard.
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Very Good+ Book 1865 gift note front flyleaf. Compact, solid, handsome b/w steel engraving frontis. very good+, no dj, bright gold-stamped green cloth, gilt top 370 pgs.
Add this copy of The Poems, Sacred, Passionate, and Humorous to cart. $30.00, very good condition, Sold by Old Book Shop of Bordentown rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bordentown, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1844 by Clark & Austin.
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Very Good. Octavo hardcover in chocolate brown blindstamped clith further decoarted and lettered in gilt. Patterned endpapers; 331 pp. with frontis portrait engravinsg of the author and engraved first title page. A tight, unworn example, touch of sunninmg to spine and edge, but with foxing to the text block throughout and an 1868 ownership signature on the first blank. Interesting 19th century bookplate front pastedown delaring in part, " NOTICE. This book is not TO LEND Except within this dwelling..."
Add this copy of The Poems, Sacred, Passionate, and Humorous to cart. $63.74, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2019 by Wentworth Press.
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