Lays and Legends is a collection of poems written by Edith Nesbit. The book features a range of different poems, including ballads, sonnets, and lyrical pieces. Many of the poems are inspired by folk tales and legends from different cultures, including Norse mythology and Greek mythology. Others are more personal, exploring themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. Nesbit's writing is characterized by its vivid imagery and lyrical language, making this book a beautiful and engaging read for lovers of poetry. Whether you're a fan of traditional ballads or more modern verse, Lays and Legends is sure to delight and inspire.And at last her voice, half breathless, faltered, broke upon his name, And two tears fell from her lashes on the roses at her breast, Far more potent in their silence than her preaching at its best. And his weak soul thrilled and trembled at her beauty, and he cried, 'Not for me those priceless tears: I am your slave--you shall decide.' 'Save your soul,' she sighed. 'Was ever man so tempted, tried, before?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.