02359cam a22003253u 4500 68531 UtSlPG 20260610134601.0 m cr n 260607r20221851utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 19000337 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Ball, Benjamin West, 1823-1896 Elfin land: and other poems Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-07-15 Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Elfin Land: and Other Poems" by Benjamin West Ball is a poetry collection written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into themes of beauty, love, and the ethereal aspects of existence, capturing moments of nostalgic reflection and imaginative landscapes. Ball’s verse appears to invite readers into a dreamlike world, blending mythology with personal sentiment. The opening of the collection introduces a series of lyrical poems that set an enchanting tone. From the dedication to a loved one to the depiction of a fantastical Elfin land, where time is untroubled and inhabited by legendary figures such as King Arthur and characters from classical mythology, the poems evoke a sense of longing and allure. The early verses reflect a deep affection and admiration for beauty, while the subsequent sections transport the reader to a realm where nature merges with enchantment, hinting at the blend of the personal and the fantastical that characterizes the collection. The themes suggest an exploration of love, memory, and the transcendent power of art, akin to fables woven into the very fabric of the landscapes described. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: James Munroe and Company, 1851 American poetry -- 19th century https://archive.org/details/elfinland00ballrich/page/n15/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68531 109335 109335