Project Gutenberg 2012-12-23 Public domain in the USA. 127 Nesbit, E. (Edith) 1858 1924 Nesbit, Edith Bland, Edith Nesbit Lays and Legends (Second Series) Produced by Mary Akers, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Lays and Legends (Second Series)" by E. Nesbit is a collection of poetic works written in the late 19th century. This anthology features a variety of ballads and poems that delve into themes of love, loss, morality, and the human experience, often enriched by elements of folklore and legend. Nesbit, known for her ability to craft magical worlds, invites readers to explore deep emotions through her evocative language and imagery. At the start of the collection, the reader is introduced to a series of poems that blend romance and tragedy, showcasing a diverse cast of characters and scenarios. The opening poem, "Bridal Ballad," tells the poignant story of love intertwined with betrayal, painting a vivid picture of a bride on her wedding night who poisons her unfaithful husband. Further verses reflect on themes of sorrow, legacy, and faith, such as in "The Ghost," where a speaker grapples with loss and longing. The initial poems establish a compelling emotional depth that pervades the entire collection, setting the tone for a thoughtful exploration of the human condition through rich, lyrical storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41693/41693-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en English poetry -- 19th century PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 236258 2025-07-17T04:01:13.161067 text/html 215887 2024-10-23T13:09:32 text/html 196092 2025-07-17T04:01:18.806089 application/epub+zip 195144 2025-07-17T04:01:14.144105 application/epub+zip 109007 2025-07-17T04:01:13.620095 application/epub+zip 270553 2025-07-17T04:01:21.526128 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 265481 2025-07-17T04:01:18.286045 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 179571 2022-09-19T05:46:59.920597 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 137667 2023-09-18T07:50:19.226398 text/plain 117797 2024-10-23T13:09:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16040 2025-07-17T04:01:21.656045 application/rdf+xml 6591 2025-07-17T04:01:13.735092 image/jpeg 1518 2025-07-17T04:01:13.678087 image/jpeg 159819 2025-07-17T04:01:13.179128 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