This volume collects the poems of Louis M. Elshemus, a little-known but intriguing figure in early 20th century American art and literature. Elshemus's poetry is marked by a vivid, dreamlike quality, and often draws on mythological and fantastical themes. Included here are several previously unpublished works, as well as a biographical introduction by the editor. 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.