A Collection Of Poems From Various Authors: Compiled For The Amusement And Instruction Of Young Persons (1856)

""A Collection Of Poems From Various Authors: Compiled For The Amusement And Instruction Of Young Persons"" is a book of poetry compiled by Mary Howitt and published in 1856. The book features a variety of poems from different authors, including William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Robert Burns, among others. The poems are intended to provide entertainment and education for young readers. The collection covers a range of themes, including nature, morality, and social issues. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in poetry from the mid-19th century and is particularly useful for educators and parents looking to introduce young readers to classic literature.Also Authored By Jane Taylor, William Cowper, And Others. In Two Parts.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.

Mary Howitt was born in Gloucestershire, England, in 1799. With her husband, William Howitt, she wrote more than 180 books, including the poem "The Spider and the Fly: An Apologue: A New Version of an Old Story", which first appeared in "The New Year's Gift".