Mermaids, Sirens & Creatures of the Waters : An anthology of classic poetry & stories

Step into the seductive world of Mermaids, Sirens & Creatures of the Waters, where the haunting melodies and treacherous allure of fates unknown come to life through classic poetry and stories.This captivating collection immerses you in the watery depths of mermaids, enchantresses, and merrows, where weaving tales of deceptive beauty and the dangerous desires of otherworldly lovers are entwined in verses that glisten with irresistible temptation. Each poem and story is a siren's call, cast in words that evoke the enthralling perfume of lust and deadly passion.Within these pages, you'll find timeless works such as Samuel Daniel's 'Ulysses and the Siren' and Alfred, Lord Tennyson's 'The Mermaid'. These poems, along with excerpts from William Shakespeare and The Hans Christian Andersen, blur the boundaries between reality and fantasy, plunging you into an enigmatic seascape where their enchanting songs beckon you under a macabre spell.Mermaids, Sirens & Creatures of the Waters is a must-have for those entranced by the mystical, the magical, and the malevolent forces that dwell in the shadows of unseen waters.Contents include:- 'The Sirens' - James Russell Lowell- 'Mermaid' - Walter De La Mare- 'The Mermaid' - W B Yeats- The Sea Lady - H G Wells- The Sea Fairies - L Frank Baum- The Odyssey - Homer