Oracles From The Poets

Oracles From The Poets: A Fanciful Diversion For The Drawing Room is a book written by Caroline Howard Gilman and published in 1848. The book is a collection of poems and quotes from various famous poets, including Shakespeare, Milton, and Byron. The poems are arranged in a way that creates a game-like atmosphere, where guests can draw lots and select a poem that will serve as an oracle for them. The poem they choose is meant to provide guidance and insight into their future. The book is designed to be used as a fun and whimsical diversion for guests at social gatherings, particularly in the drawing room. Overall, Oracles From The Poets is a unique and entertaining book that combines poetry, divination, and social interaction.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.