Light: A Narrative Poem

by Joaquin Miller

In this long narrative poem, Joaquin Miller tells the story of a young artist who falls in love with a woman who embodies the ideals of beauty and truth. Set against a backdrop of nature and the arts, Miller's work is a celebration of romantic love and the pursuit of the sublime. 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.

160 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2008

About the author

Joaquin Miller (Cincinnatus Heine, or Hiner, Miller) was the pen name of the colorful American poet, essayist and fabulist Cincinnatus Heiner Miller.