The Seaside Sibyl; Or Leaves of Destiny: A Fortune Teller in Verse by Anonymous
"The Seaside Sibyl; Or Leaves of Destiny: A Fortune Teller in Verse" by Anonymous is a whimsical collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This book serves as a playful fortune-telling guide that delivers predictions and insights into love and life, crafted in a lighthearted and lyrical verse. It captures the essence of the time, reflecting the cultural fascination with fortune-telling and the seaside leisure lifestyle of that era. In
this engaging compilation, the reader is introduced to the concept of drawing fortunes from numbered slips, each corresponding to a poem that reveals potential future encounters and romantic prospects. The verses weave together themes of love, destiny, and the light-hearted chaos of summer flings typical of resorts like Coney Island and Ocean Grove. Through humorous observations and poetic charm, the Sibyl addresses various social scenarios and romantic entanglements, providing a mix of advice and entertainment, perfect for anyone seeking a touch of nostalgia and amusement in their summer escapades. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | ca17001827 |
| Title | The Seaside Sibyl; Or Leaves of Destiny: A Fortune Teller in Verse |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | Fortune-telling |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54037 |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 280 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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