East and West is a collection of sonnets by Helen Hay Whitney, published in 1891. The sonnets explore the themes of love, loss, and longing, as well as the contrast between the East and West. The collection begins with a sonnet about the beauty of the East, and its exotic and mysterious qualities. The next sonnets explore the contrast between the East and West, and the longing for a place to call home. The sonnets also explore the themes of love, loss, and longing, as well as the beauty of nature. The collection ends with a sonnet about the power of love, and how it can transcend the boundaries of East and West. The collection is a beautiful exploration of the human experience, and the power of love to bring us together.
By Helen Hay Whitney · First published 1898 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Drama