The Angel of The Desert and Other Poems

The Angel of The Desert and Other Poems is a collection of poems by Allan Macpherson. The poems explore themes of love, loss, and the beauty of the natural world. The collection is divided into four sections: “The Angel of the Desert,” “The Land of the Setting Sun,” “The Valley of the Shadow,” and “The Garden of the Soul.” The first section, “The Angel of the Desert,” is a series of poems about the beauty of the desert and the power of love. The second section, “The Land of the Setting Sun,” is a series of poems about the beauty of the western landscape and the power of nature. The third section, “The Valley of the Shadow,” is a series of poems about the pain of loss and the power of faith. The fourth section, “The Garden of the Soul,” is a series of poems about the beauty of the soul and the power of hope. The Angel of The Desert and Other Poems is a beautiful collection of poems that explore the power of love, loss, nature, faith, and hope. It is a must-read for anyone who loves poetry and wants to explore the depths of the human experience.

By Allan Macpherson · First published 1889 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Fantasy · 60 chapters · 10,605 words

First lines

Once in a wilderness, retired, unknown, A babe was nursed, a dear and only child; One o'er whose birth a mystic glory shone, A heavenly promise in his aspect smil'd. He seemed like one who could have reconciled Rebellious subjects to an angry king, Whose love and laws they outrag'd, so sweet, so mild Was this fair image, like summer flow'rs in Spring, Perfect in undue season, and seem'd this babe to bring

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• Work type: Poem
• Author: Allan Macpherson
• Date: 1889 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Fantasy, Mystery
• Length: 10,605 words
• Structure: 62 chapters, 246 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

• Poetry — The title of the book includes the word 'Poems', indicating that the primary genre of the book is poetry.
• Romanticism — The title of the book includes the phrase 'Angel of the Desert', which suggests a romantic theme.
• Fantasy — The title of the book includes the phrase 'Angel of the Desert', which suggests a fantasy theme.
• Mystery — The title of the book includes the phrase 'Angel of the Desert', which suggests a mysterious theme.

Tags

poetry · nature · spirituality · desert · reflection · emotion · imagery · metaphor · contemplation · beauty · solitude · transcendence

Contents

• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
• Chapter 7
• Chapter 8
• Chapter 9
• Chapter 10
• Chapter 11
• Chapter 12
• Chapter 13
• Chapter 14
• Chapter 15
• Chapter 16
• Chapter 17
• Chapter 18
• Chapter 19
• Chapter 20
• Chapter 21
• Chapter 22
• Chapter 23
• Chapter 24
• Chapter 25
• Chapter 1: Lines on Mount Milleray Abbey, Seen on a Lovely Autumn Morning, at 6 A
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
• Chapter 1: The Light of the Countenance
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
• Chapter 7
• Chapter 8
• Chapter 9
• Chapter 1: Lines on the Death of an Amiable Young Lady Friend in Early Age
• Chapter 1: The Mother
• Chapter 1: The Summer Dawn
• Chapter 1: What Should Woman Be?
• Chapter 1: An Invalid's Midnight Hymn
• Chapter 1: The Winter Rose
• Chapter 1: The Dove
• Chapter 1: The Sabbath Sun
• Chapter 1: Flowers on a Grave
• Chapter 1: The Shamrock
• Chapter 1: Heart Weariness
• Chapter 1: Epitaph on a Butterfly, Written by Himself
• Chapter 1: The White Rose Wreath
• Chapter 1: Lines on the Death of My Mother's Only Surviving Beloved Sister
• Chapter 1: Song of a Band of Beautiful Young Russian Maidens in Honor of the New Spring
• Chapter 1: The Bird of Paradise
• Chapter 1: On the Chrysalis
• Chapter 1: The Lost Crown

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