The Everlasting Mercy and The Widow in the Bye Street

The Everlasting Mercy and The Widow in the Bye Street is a book written by John Masefield. It is a collection of two poems that explore themes of redemption, love, and mortality.The first poem, The Everlasting Mercy, tells the story of a reformed poacher named Saul Kane, who experiences a spiritual awakening after a near-death experience. Through his newfound faith, Saul finds redemption and a sense of purpose in life.The second poem, The Widow in the Bye Street, tells the story of a lonely widow who lives in a small village. She is haunted by memories of her deceased husband and finds solace in the company of a young boy who reminds her of her lost love.Both poems are written in a lyrical and descriptive style, with vivid imagery and powerful emotions. Masefield's use of language and poetic techniques creates a sense of depth and complexity in the characters and their experiences.Overall, The Everlasting Mercy and The Widow in the Bye Street is a poignant and thought-provoking collection of poems that explore the human condition and the search for meaning in life.1917. English poet, dramatist and novelist who was Poet Laureate of England from 1930 until his death. The publication of The Everlasting Mercy made Masefield famous. The poem shocked many with its frankness of language and subject, with its use of the vernacular and a depiction of English country life that sometimes strayed far from the bucolic. The poem begins with a grueling boxing bout, a grudge match that fits its rural background and setting quite realistically. In The Everlasting Mercy, the main character Saul Kane begins as a liar, cheat, and drunken carouser, albeit not without saving grace. He goes through a series of encounters that bring that grace to the fore and lead him to a path of redemption. Another of his long narrative poems, The Widow in the Bye Street is also contained in this volume. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.