Publisher's Synopsis
The Masque of Mary and Other Poems is a collection of poems written by Edward Caswall and published in 1858. The book contains a variety of poems, including religious and secular themes, and is divided into three sections: The Masque of Mary, Miscellaneous Poems, and Hymns and Sacred Songs. The Masque of Mary is a long narrative poem that tells the story of the Virgin Mary and her journey through life, from her birth to her assumption into heaven. The Miscellaneous Poems section includes a variety of shorter poems on a range of topics, including nature, love, and death. The Hymns and Sacred Songs section contains religious hymns and songs that are meant to be sung in church or during religious services. Overall, the book is a reflection of Caswall's deep religious faith and his love of poetry.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.
