Publisher's Synopsis
The Culprit Fay and Other Poems is a collection of poems written by Joseph Rodman Drake. The book features the title poem, The Culprit Fay, which tells the story of a fairy who falls in love with a mortal and must face the consequences of breaking fairy law. The collection also includes other poems such as The American Flag, The Mocking Bird, and The Croaker, which showcase Drake's talent for lyrical verse and his love for his country. The book is a classic example of early American poetry and is beloved by readers for its vivid imagery, romantic themes, and patriotic spirit.His sides are broken by spots of shade, By the walnut bough and the cedar made, And through their clustering branches dark Glimmers and dies the fire-fly's spark - Like starry twinkles that momently break Through the rifts of the gathering tempest's rack.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
