I recently had the pleasure of reading a collection of poems by Nora May French, and I must say that I was completely enamored by her words. French's poetry is deeply introspective and emotionally resonant, touching on themes of love, sorrow, and the beauty of the natural world.

Her language is rich and evocative, painting vivid pictures with just a few carefully chosen words. I found myself completely transported by her writing, feeling as though I was experiencing each moment she described right alongside her.

French's poems are raw and honest, conveying a sense of vulnerability that is both refreshing and deeply moving. I found myself drawn in by her willingness to share her innermost thoughts and feelings, creating a sense of intimacy that is rare in poetry.

Overall, I would highly recommend this collection to anyone who appreciates poetry that is both beautifully crafted and emotionally impactful. Nora May French's words have a way of staying with you long after you've finished reading, and I know that I will be revisiting this collection time and time again.

Book Description:
Nora May French was a Californian poet and a member of the bohemian literary circles of the Carmel Arts and Crafts Club, which flourished after the Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906. She gained minor recognition, but no financial stability, through local magazines. Published posthumously by friends in 1910, four years after French's suicide, Poems by Nora May French was the first and only compilation of her works until 2009.

Although many of her poems celebrate the serenity of coastal landscape, others are less sanguine. They offer glimpses into the mind of a young woman plagued by heartbreak and torn between pressure to submit to social roles and longing to live creatively. The most famous poem in the collection, The Spanish Girl, reflects on a failed engagement, the first of many.