This volume collects the writings of Henry Kirke White, an English poet who died tragically young at the age of 21. White's poems, which are characterized by their delicate lyricism and introspective mood, were popular in the early 19th century and influenced many subsequent poets. This edition includes a biographical introduction by Robert Southey, a friend and admirer of White, as well as a selection of letters and essays. 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.