02163cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000390011324500410015226400510019330000470024433600260029133700260031733800360034350000310037950800630041052012720047353400450174565300110179085600430180199900170184430184UtSlPG20260610133704.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aShorter, Dora Sigerson,d1866-191814aThe Fairy Changeling and Other Poems 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-10-05  aTranscribed from the 1898 John Lane edition by David Price  a"The Fairy Changeling and Other Poems" by Dora Sigerson Shorter is a collection of poems written during the late 19th century. This anthology showcases the lyrical and evocative nature of Shorter's work, often drawing on themes from folklore, mythology, and emotional introspection. The poems reflect a vivid imagination and delve into topics such as love, loss, and the supernatural, with a distinct sensitivity towards human experiences and emotions.  The collection begins with the titular poem, "The Fairy Changeling," which narrates the sorrow of a father who believes his child has been swapped for a fairy changeling. This theme of loss and transformation is prevalent throughout the book. Each poem tells a unique story, from haunting ballads about love and longing, like "A Ballad of Marjorie," to contemplative reflections on existence and fate. Other memorable pieces explore the relationship between the earthly and the ethereal, revealing how human experiences intertwine with realms beyond. The poems evoke a sense of nostalgia and melancholy, inviting readers to reflect on their own hearts and souls. Overall, Shorter crafts a rich tapestry of emotions and narratives that resonate deeply with the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPoetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30184  c71031d71031