Originally published in 1893, this anthology of prose and poetry offers a diverse array of works from the likes of Shakespeare and Longfellow, as well as lesser-known writers and folk traditions. Le Row's thoughtful commentary and introductions provide context and insight into each piece and make this a valuable resource for both readers and performers.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.