Poems

This collection, titled "Poems, Comprising The Last Man; The Elements of the Beautiful; and Death", showcases the early work of Robert Tyler (1816-1877), son of U.S. President John Tyler. Published in 1839, the volume reflects the Romantic sensibilities prevalent in 19th-century American poetry. The poems explore themes of mortality, beauty, and the sublime, offering readers a glimpse into the literary landscape of the era. "The Last Man" presents a dystopian vision, while "The Elements of the Beautiful" delves into aesthetic ideals. "Death" meditates on the transience of life. This collection will appeal to scholars and enthusiasts interested in American literature, Romantic poetry, and the cultural context of the antebellum period.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.