Idyls and Pastorals is a collection of poems and illustrations that celebrate the joys and beauty of nature, love, and life. Written by the acclaimed poet Celia Thaxter and illustrated by some of the finest artists of her time, such as Childe Hassam and American painter and illustrator Fidelia Bridges. This book is a must for lovers of poetry and art. 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.