Publisher's Synopsis
Atys, A Grecian Idyl And Other Poems is a collection of poems written by Blanche Shoemaker Wagstaff and published in 1909. The title poem, Atys, is a retelling of the ancient Greek myth of the same name, which tells the story of a young man who becomes the lover of the goddess Cybele and ultimately sacrifices his own life to her. The other poems in the collection cover a range of themes, including nature, love, and spirituality. Wagstaff's writing style is lyrical and evocative, and her poems often feature vivid imagery and sensory descriptions. Overall, Atys, A Grecian Idyl And Other Poems is a beautiful and thought-provoking collection of poetry that will appeal to fans of classic literature and mythology.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.
