Alexander Smith — Poems

London, David Bogue, 1853. Cloth. A collection of poetical works by Alexander Smith, in a attractive cloth binding. An uncommon collection of poetry. This charming small cloth bound volume features the work of the poet, Alexander Smith. An essayist as well as a poet, Smith was well received early on in his career, publishing his notable poem 'A Life Drama&apos. Later, Smith became known as a Spasmodic poet, and was met with some ridicule. The Spasmodic School was a negative term used to describe poetry largely in verse drama form, with many poets of this school accused of being self-indulgent. Nevertheless, Smith's early work established him as a interesting writer of the 19th century Alongside his highly regarded work 'A Life Drama' this volume contains: An Evening At Home, Lady Barbara, To _, and Sonnets. In a full cloth binding, with blind stamp detailing to the front and rear board. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine, and also to the extremities. Patches of rubbing to the joints, boards and extremities. Small marks to the front and rear boards. Front and rear hinges are lightly strained. Front endpaper is lacking. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are generally clean with the odd mark and spot. Small amount of loss to the extremities of page 31. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .