Mermaids, Sirens & Creatures of the Waters

An anthology of classic poetry & stories
A captivating collection of poetry and prose, perfect for fans of gothic romantasy and the siren call of the sea.

Step into the seductive world of Mermaids, Sirens & Creatures of the Waters, where haunting melodies heard on the ocean breeze and the treacherous allure of creatures unknown are brought to life through classic poetry and stories.

This captivating collection immerses you in the watery depths of mermaids, nixies and selkies - with tales of deceptive beauty and the dangerous desires of otherworldly lovers, and 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 Homer's Odyssey and Alfred, Lord Tennyson's 'The Mermaid'. These poems, along with excerpts from William Shakespeare and Hans Christian Andersen, blur the boundaries between reality and fantasy, plunging you into an enigmatic seascape where the enchanting song of the mermaid beckons you to swim further and further from the shore.

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.

Highlights include:
- Sirens: 'Isle of Man' by William Wordsworth, 'The Sirens' by James Russell Lowell, 'The Sea Fairies' by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
- Mermaids & Mermen: 'The Mermaid' by W B Yeats, A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, 'A Vision of Mermaids by Gerard Manley Hopkins
- Fairy & Folk Tales: 'The Kelpie of Corrievreckan' by Charles Mackay, 'Fairies on the Sea Shore' by Letitia Elizabeth Landon
- Nixes, Nymphs & Naiads: 'The Lorelei' by Mark Twain, 'The Nereid' by Anne Bannerman, Le Morte D'Arthur by Thomas Malory

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