In this beautifully crafted collection, poet William B. Tappan explores the depths of human emotion, touching on themes of love, loss, and redemption. An important figure in the American literary scene of the nineteenth century, Tappan's work has stood the test of time and continues to inspire modern readers with its raw honesty and emotional depth. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.