Project Gutenberg 2009-10-05 Public domain in the USA. 202 Shorter, Dora Sigerson 1866 1918 Sigerson, Dora The Fairy Changeling and Other Poems Transcribed from the 1898 John Lane edition by David Price "The Fairy Changeling and Other Poems" by Dora Sigerson Shorter is a collection of poems written during the late 19th century. This anthology showcases the lyrical and evocative nature of Shorter's work, often drawing on themes from folklore, mythology, and emotional introspection. The poems reflect a vivid imagination and delve into topics such as love, loss, and the supernatural, with a distinct sensitivity towards human experiences and emotions. The collection begins with the titular poem, "The Fairy Changeling," which narrates the sorrow of a father who believes his child has been swapped for a fairy changeling. This theme of loss and transformation is prevalent throughout the book. Each poem tells a unique story, from haunting ballads about love and longing, like "A Ballad of Marjorie," to contemplative reflections on existence and fate. Other memorable pieces explore the relationship between the earthly and the ethereal, revealing how human experiences intertwine with realms beyond. The poems evoke a sense of nostalgia and melancholy, inviting readers to reflect on their own hearts and souls. Overall, Shorter crafts a rich tapestry of emotions and narratives that resonate deeply with the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 120677 2025-07-12T10:46:58.900826 text/html 121502 2009-11-02T02:10:47 text/html 282532 2025-07-12T10:47:06.896780 application/epub+zip 279341 2025-07-12T10:47:02.610804 application/epub+zip 101854 2025-07-12T10:47:01.101812 application/epub+zip 439632 2025-07-12T10:47:09.517760 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 399971 2025-07-12T10:47:05.396792 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 221123 2022-09-14T04:55:45.321486 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 92532 2025-07-12T10:46:58.274835 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 92300 2009-11-02T02:10:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 91148 2009-11-02T02:13:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20627 2025-07-12T10:47:09.645754 application/rdf+xml 16582 2025-07-12T10:47:01.611799 image/jpeg 3830 2025-07-12T10:47:01.355809 image/jpeg 33684 2009-11-02T02:13:23 application/octet-stream application/zip 185017 2009-11-02T02:13:23 application/octet-stream application/zip 33489 2009-11-02T02:13:23 application/octet-stream application/zip 273142 2025-07-12T10:46:58.920828 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia