Dew-Drops Of The Nineteenth Century: Gathered And Preserved In Their Brightness And Purity (1846)

Dew-Drops of the Nineteenth Century is a collection of essays and poems written by various authors and compiled by Seba Smith in 1846. The book features works from prominent writers of the time, including Edgar Allan Poe, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, as well as lesser-known writers. The essays and poems cover a range of topics, including nature, love, death, and spirituality. They are written in a variety of styles, from romantic and sentimental to philosophical and contemplative. The title of the book, Dew-Drops of the Nineteenth Century, is a metaphor for the fleeting nature of life and the beauty that can be found in small moments. The book is organized into sections, each with a different theme, such as ""The Heart and Its Emotions"" and ""The Beautiful in Nature."" Overall, Dew-Drops of the Nineteenth Century provides a glimpse into the literary culture of the mid-19th century and showcases the talents of some of the era's most celebrated writers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.