The Fairy Changeling and Other Poems

"The Fairy Changeling and Other Poems" by Dora Sigerson Shorter is a compilation of poems from the late 1800s that uses powerful language to discuss emotional and mythical themes. The poems show Shorter's rich imagination, tackling subjects like love, grief, and the supernatural. In the opening poem, "The Fairy Changeling," a father believes his real child has been replaced by a fairy, setting a tone of loss and change that echoes through the book. Whether it’s tragic ballads of unrequited love or thoughtful poems about life and destiny, each piece creates its own story. The ethereal and earthly worlds blend together, showing how human lives connect to something beyond. Full of longing and sadness, these poems make you think about your own feelings and experiences offering a connection to both emotion and story.