The Home Book of Verse — Volume 3   By: Burton Egbert Stevenson (1872-1962)

The Home Book of Verse — Volume 3 is a treasure trove of poetry that spans a wide range of emotions and themes. From love and nature to war and loss, this anthology offers something for every reader. The selection of poems is diverse and includes works from both famous poets and lesser-known writers. The poems are well-curated and arranged in a way that makes each one stand out on its own while also fitting into the overall collection seamlessly.

The introductions to each section provide context and background information on the poets and the historical context of the poems, which enriches the reading experience. The editor, Burton Egbert Stevenson, has done a commendable job of compiling an anthology that is both comprehensive and engaging. Overall, The Home Book of Verse — Volume 3 is a must-have for poetry lovers and a valuable addition to any library.

First Page:

"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 >>