Some Lines In Verse About Shakers

Some Lines In Verse About Shakers: Not Published By Authority Of The Society So Called is a book of poetry written by Charlotte Cushman in 1846. The poems are about the Shakers, a religious group known for their celibacy, communal living, and ecstatic dancing. The book was not published with the approval of the Shaker community, and Cushman's poems offer a critical perspective on their beliefs and practices. The poems explore themes of gender, sexuality, and spirituality, and offer a unique glimpse into the world of the Shakers from an outsider's perspective. Overall, Some Lines In Verse About Shakers is a fascinating and thought-provoking work of poetry that sheds light on an often-misunderstood religious community.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.