Gems Of German Verse (1860)

Gems of German Verse is a book of poetry compiled by William Henry Furness and published in 1860. The book contains a selection of German poems, translated into English by various authors, including Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The poems cover a wide range of themes, including love, nature, religion, and politics. The book includes works by famous German poets such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Friedrich Schiller, and Heinrich Heine, as well as lesser-known poets. Furness provides an introduction to each poem, offering context and insight into the poet's life and work. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in German literature and poetry, as well as for those looking to explore the intersections between German and English literature.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.