The Shadow-Eater

by Benjamin De Casseres

"The Shadow-Eater" by Benjamin De Casseres is a collection of poems dedicated to Carlo De Fornaro. Printed in 1917, this edition features various poems like "The Protagonist" and "The Tongueless One," exploring themes of defiance, rebellion, and self-discovery. De Casseres delves into the human soul, pondering love, hate, and existence with vivid imagery. The verses challenge norms, urging readers to confront their shadows and inner complexities.

Genres: Poetry, Collections

51 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1915

About the author

Benjamin De Casseres (April 3, 1873 – December 7, 1945) (often DeCasseres) was an American journalist, critic, essayist and poet. He was born in Philadelphia and began working at the Philadelphia Press at an early age, but spent most of his professional career in New York City, where he wrote for various newspapers including The New York Times, The Sun and The New York Herald. He was married to author Bio De Casseres, and corresponded with prominent literary figures of his time, including H. L. Mencken, Edgar Lee Masters, and Eugene O'Neill. He was a distant relative of Baruch Spinoza and was of Sephardic descent.

Reviews

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dark poetry. Deep in thought of life/death, loss, love/ loss. Interesting thought on the lows in life. I got this book from the Gutenberg Project on my Kindle.