World's Best Poetry, Volume 6: Fancy and Sentiment (Part 2)
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'World's Best Poetry, Volume 6: Fancy and Sentiment (Part 2)' Summary
The sixth of ten volumes of poetry edited by Canadian poet laureate Bliss Carman, this collection includes a range of notable poems that deal with our own sensibilities and human qualities. It covers subjects such as memory; thoughts and dreams; the figure of the poet; books; music; the arts; work and labor; contentment; rest; and sleep.Book Details
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