Originally published in 1878, this collection of poetry and fiction brings together works by some of the most prominent writers of the day, including Oliver Wendell Holmes, James Russell Lowell, and John Greenleaf Whittier. The centerpiece of the book is Guy Vernon, a gripping novelette in verse that tells the story of a young man's struggle to overcome poverty and illness and find his place in the world. With its rich language and vivid characters, A Masque of Poets is a must-read for fans of American literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.