The Sylphs of the Season with Other Poems

"The Sylphs of the Seasons with Other Poems" by Washington Allston is a compilation of poems from the early 1800s, a time when people were really into feeling and nature. At its heart is the poem "The Sylphs of the Seasons," where magical air spirits show how they connect to the Earth through spring, summer, fall, and winter. The collection paints pictures of love and how it is filled with both joy and sadness, and looks at how people’s emotions mirror the changing seasons. Beyond the title poem, a story about jealousy between artists shows up, as well as a glimpse into the sad emotions of a "Mad Lover," revealing the beauty and struggles of being human when connected to the rhythms of the seasons.