Masques Of East And West

Masques of East and West is a collection of poems by Thomas Wood Stevens, an American playwright, poet, and artist. The book was first published in 1920 and contains a total of 39 poems. The poems in this collection are inspired by different cultures and traditions from around the world, including the East and the West. Stevens uses the form of masques, a type of theatrical performance that originated in the 16th century, to explore different themes and ideas. Each masque in the book is a self-contained work that tells a story or explores a particular idea. The poems are written in a variety of styles, including blank verse, rhymed verse, and free verse.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the East and the second part on the West. The poems in the first part draw inspiration from Asian cultures, including Japan, China, and India. They explore themes such as love, death, and spirituality, and often incorporate elements of mythology and folklore.The second part of the book focuses on Western cultures, including Europe and America. The poems in this section are more personal and introspective, exploring themes such as memory, identity, and the passage of time. Overall, Masques of East and West is a rich and diverse collection of poems that showcases Thomas Wood Stevens' skill as a poet and his fascination with different cultures and traditions from around the world.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.