Collected Poems 1901-1918 in Two Volumes. Volume II.

"Collected Poems 1901-1918 in Two Volumes. Volume II." by Walter De la Mare is a poetic compilation from the early 1900s, diving into the realms of youth, the natural world, and the enchanting space where reality meets fantasy. Using bright pictures and song-like words, De la Mare beautifully portrays the charm and playfulness linked to being a kid, along with the sadder parts of life, like love and saying goodbye. Inside, you'll discover magical stories that pull you into a world of fairies, witches, and scenes as vivid as dreams, with charming pieces like "Sleepyhead," where lively ghosts try to coax a drowsy child from their warm bed, and "The Three Beggars," showing a lighthearted meeting between beggars and a fairy-child, celebrating kindness and wonder. A dreamy, almost unreal feeling flows through the collection, stirring up feelings of longing for simpler times and highlighting the beauty in nature and the deep ties of human feelings.