The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-05-13
ALICE CAREYS "LHRl, AND OTHER POENS"

The readers Of the National ra which many Of IA.
best writings Of ALICE CARET have originally appeared
will be srathsd with the publication Of this collection Of
exquisite Poems which by nearly the unanimous consti
Of the critics entities Der 10 be ranked far above every Oh r
writer Of Ler living. Her ClOvern Ok THE
successful book Of the year, With but Jingle exception
commanded the applause Of the distinguished crit
Of the age. From thSn hundred reviews Of Lyn,
and other POes published in the short period since BE-
book appeared the following specimens selected such
reception Of volume Of poetry, BY woman IL unpEs.
eedented In literary history.
From Reuieus.
Wheeler poetry be defined the rhythmieaI eresth
Of beauty a. passion euqusnce in harmonious numbers
thought ami feeling manifested by processes Of the
Imagination Ahce carey iDoontesaby iueOmpa
the hrs living American poetsss-iresh indigenous
tionA-reh beyonu preeedtn in suitable and sensuOus 10
Sgeryof the nGest highest qualities Of ieeng and
sab pOsers Of creation the Almighty has ht TO
stow bat rarely, or in Ar-sepsrsted countries The
her clothed Sith spOils she herb
has ght IRON tue hds The feelings displayed In Ter
poems eminent degree fruits Of her eXperen
In all allure there nothing IN every rslPect mfre CT
tznly genuine. IL may easily lie inferred fr, q,
msay her ,stioRs who favorte poets-ss
cisy that ChAuc,r Milton yBgy studied by h,
but simposole 10 deay that she has original and exrt
ordinary powers that the elements Of poured
forth la her with nishg richness and prodi
gatty ."-BOSfOa Transcript
Some Of these poems are truly great Miss Carey is
among the best of living poets There startling ntimF
tons Of power, loo, vague urngs Of magic voice
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genius un eveoped, and yet to shine rth deep, mel
low feeling the chords Of which susceptible Of heavenly
Of thoss transcendtnt truths 70 which
has qualities OF the true poet We e the spn
the moment enter the sphere Of her thoughtN0 York
EpangehSH
Miss Carey pos lively aud delicate fancy hu
mind teens with rural images which have suggested
genuine passion nature; she aVas bei with
spontaneous facility Of the every sights sounds Jf
the country for the Purposes poetry throwing the charm
or graceful ideay the hoeet details Of household
f her verse hSws In vein Of and tender sentiment
while she Possesses sufficient yArie aud strength
preston to do js-tice u her highest In
pathUs la tendef IN the simple melody "
sncatIon che viii compare tavorably With Mrs brown
ms with other living pOettss The passionate tone
Of her writings betaJs delicate retnus she
feelings that to Oeep or tears bat she
dnxe, IN ensty OF aggression is always calm reyer
eht aud subdned' Nee York Daiy Tetune
"Tnsss are the sweetest and beautiful poems
have read When taken up the volume nust be
finished. Thee u something ehar1ngy rich, delight
fully enchanting yet 80 simple anu natural in Its oouien
that they take night hold the mind and heart and leave
impression forever Alice carey is no common auth
Whatever she writes prose poetry, contains 50
strong points VI genius OF well cultivAt
aud ierdle Imagination that II may be Justly SAID a.
writes Tor immortality. She is wei 10 the casket 4
american teratu that the lurtre OF tue moot pro
m tbs. Of any other nation l5r alone, without
reference 10 her other production this prs Tie
exquisite piece Anna CayVils bias appeared IN almost
every newspaper OF the UnOn and in fresh appear
seems like new song. IL eau never sros old all
to purchase the book Ii 10 worth thAa
| ia llesh-Synuse Dauy Journal
holds honorable 81 the rank 4
our poets and both here ami in Europe is esteemed
the sweetest meet pathetic ana tender living writI
In many Of these poems hnI Instances VI the met
Quste serc stiob combined frequently with descriptive
that successfully rival Br, ant In hts realm,
distance every other writer among lndsed turIe
scarcely this collection that does not sparkle wit
pure gems albany Staie Resisiu.
Miss CsIeys the genuine of poetic
feeling and cannot fail to awake sns~erhg sympathes ia
the hearts OF ali who appreciate true natural emotion
In these PRODUCTIONS repste with tenderne an beauty
lrnrh f IT, h.