02220cam a22003253u 4500 47200 UtSlPG 20260610134102.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BF Gilman, Caroline Howard, 1794-1888 Oracles from the Poets: A Fanciful Diversion for the Drawing Room Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-10-26 Produced by Bryan Ness, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Oracles from the Poets: A Fanciful Diversion for the Drawing Room" by Caroline Gilman is a collection of poetic fortune-telling questions and answers, likely written in the mid-19th century. This unique work captures a whimsical approach to literature where playfulness meets classical poetry, inviting readers into an exploration of human feelings and experiences through the lens of various renowned poets. The opening of the book provides insight into the author's motivation for creating this whimsical collection, stemming from her memories of childhood games involving fortune-telling. Gilman reflects on her own experiences and emphasizes how the selection of poetic excerpts will allow readers to engage with the oracles in a spirited manner, akin to drawing from a magical well of wisdom. She sets the tone for the book, explaining the intended use of these oracles for entertainment and social interaction, promising an enriching experience through its elegantly woven questions about character, love, and destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Amusements Fortune-telling Quotations, English https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47200 88039 88039