The Cosmiad, Sonnets And Rhymes (1904)

The Cosmiad, Sonnets And Rhymes (1904) is a collection of poems written by the American poet, Francis Mansfield. The book includes a variety of poetic forms, including sonnets and rhymes, and is divided into three sections: The Cosmiad, Sonnets, and Rhymes. The Cosmiad is a long narrative poem that tells the story of the creation of the universe, from the Big Bang to the present day. Mansfield's poem is inspired by the epic poems of Homer and Virgil, and features a cast of characters that includes gods, goddesses, and heroes. The poem is divided into twelve books, each of which corresponds to one of the signs of the zodiac.The Sonnets section of the book includes forty-four sonnets that explore a variety of themes, including love, nature, and mortality. Mansfield's sonnets are written in the traditional Shakespearean form, with fourteen lines and a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.The Rhymes section of the book includes a variety of poems written in different forms, including ballads, rondeaus, and villanelles. Mansfield's rhymes explore a wide range of subjects, from the beauty of the natural world to the struggles of everyday life.Overall, The Cosmiad, Sonnets And Rhymes (1904) is a rich and varied collection of poetry that showcases Mansfield's skill as a poet and his deep understanding of the human experience.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.