The Coming of the Princess, and Other Poems

"The Coming of the Princess, and Other Poems" by Kate Seymour MacLean is an assembly of emotional poems, probably from the late 1800s, exploring nature, love, and national pride through the lens of Canadian identity. The anthology starts with G. Mercer Adam's introduction, which highlights MacLean's impact on Canadian poetry as a significant voice in upcoming national literature. This beginning tells readers about what to expect with its hope for a symbolic, noble figure soon to arrive in Canada, to represent hope, national pride, combined with nature's beauty and meaningful connections to others. G. Mercer Adam praises MacLean's skill, promising readers a touching experience of emotional settings with both personal and national stories.