The Sunset Song and Other Verses

This collection of poetry explores themes of nature, love, and mortality. Elizabeth Akers Allen was an American poet and journalist who gained national recognition for her work in the mid-19th century. The titular poem, 'The Sunset Song', is a beautiful meditation on the beauty and sadness of life.
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