A delightful collection of lyrical and witty poems, written by a master of light verse and published posthumously. Ranging from graceful sonnets to comic ballads, these poems showcase the author's keen observation, musical ear, and urbane humor, and offer a glimpse into the social and cultural milieu of mid-19th century America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.