Pebbles From Castalia (1840)

Pebbles From Castalia is a book written by Isaac Fitzgerald Shepard and published in 1840. The book is a collection of poems and essays that explore various themes such as nature, love, religion, and morality. The title of the book is a reference to Castalia, a spring in ancient Greece that was believed to have the power to inspire poets and artists.The poems in Pebbles From Castalia are written in a lyrical and contemplative style, with vivid descriptions of the natural world and reflections on the human condition. Some of the most notable poems in the collection include ""The Old Man's Song"", ""The Dying Year"", and ""The Sunset"". These poems are characterized by their melancholic tone and their emphasis on the transience of life.The essays in Pebbles From Castalia are similarly reflective, with a focus on moral and religious themes. One of the most notable essays in the collection is ""The Duty of the Christian in Relation to the Slavery Question"", in which Shepard argues that slavery is a moral evil that must be abolished.Overall, Pebbles From Castalia is a thought-provoking and introspective book that offers insights into the mind of a 19th-century poet and essayist. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the literature of the Romantic era and the moral and social issues of the time.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.