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[Reeves, Henry]
Chimasia: A Reply To Longfellow's Theologian, And Other Poems
by Orthos
Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott & Co
1864
First Edition
12mo, 96 pages, publisher's original gilt lettered green cloth covered boards. From a 19th century institutional collection with some of the typical markings. Now in a clear protective mylar jacket. Loss to top of spine. Some rubbing and wear, discoloration, front hinge cracked, else in good + condition.
Chimasia: A Reply to Longfellow's Theologian; and Other Poems, published in 1864 by Henry Reeves, is a thought-provoking collection that engages directly with the theological themes in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s The Theologian’s Tale. Reeves’s title poem, Chimasia, serves as a rebuttal to Longfellow’s views on religion and spirituality, reflecting Reeves’s critical stance on contemporary theological discourse. Through this and other poems in the collection, Reeves explores complex spiritual questions, offering his readers an alternative perspective on faith and morality. The work not only highlights Reeves’s poetic skills but also positions him in a literary conversation with one of America’s most celebrated poets. For readers interested in 19th-century theological debates and the poetic exchanges between writers of the era, Chimasia is a compelling exploration of belief and critique.
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