Gilman, Caroline Howard 1794-1888 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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.) Original publication data not identified Amusements Fortune-telling Quotations, English BF Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47200 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47200 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134102.0 47200