Poems (Classic Reprint): Sacred and Secular: Sacred and Secular (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A thoughtfully curated edition of the poems of William Croswell, paired with a vivid memoir and editor’s notes. This volume gathers the Sonnets alongside many other works, framed by a foreword that reshapes the order for universal appeal and lasting merit.

Readers will encounter a blend of sacred and secular verse, alongside biographical sketches and commentary that illuminate Croswell’s life, aims, and influence. The editor’s arrangement highlights sonnet sequences while preserving the author’s own voice, giving the poetry room to speak for itself.

The collection offers a window into 19th‑century American verse, with themes of duty, faith, friendship, loss, and memory. It balances intimate lilt with formal craft, inviting both casual readers and students of literature and church history to discover a distinctive poetic mind.

• Contextual notes and a memoir that deepen understanding of the poet’s life and times


• A wide range of poems, from sonnets to meditative pieces and occasional verse


• Editorial decisions explained to show how arrangement shapes meaning


• A lens on the interplay between sacred themes and secular life in 1800s American poetry

Ideal for readers of 19th‑century poetry, church history, and literary biography who value careful presentation and historical context.

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