Poems, translated and original

"Poems, translated and original" by E. F. (Elizabeth Fries) Ellet is a compilation of poetry from the 1800s that mixes the author's own verses with translated works. It touches on subjects like nature's beauty, love's joys and sorrows, confronting death, and what it means to be human, all expressed through different kinds of poems. With pieces drawn from magazines alongside heartfelt, personal reflections, the collection dives into big emotions and artistic skill. The book begins with a note from the author mentioning prior publication of some pieces. "The Sepulchres," the first poem, ponders death, memories of people, and the lasting power of art, wondering what survives when we die. It honors those who are gone and links love with remembering, creating a serious and thoughtful mood that carries through the rest of the poems, which include both translated and original pieces meant to stir up feelings of longing, aesthetic appreciation, and philosophical thoughts about life.