In this eloquent volume, acclaimed poet Frederick W. Bassett captures for modern readers the powerful expressions of sensual, romantic love found in the Old Testament book, The Song of Songs. Beautifully illustrated by Valenti Angelo, this collection of timeless verse portrays the extraordinary love that compels one to leave father and mother cleave unto another, and become one flesh with the beloved. These passionate poems are for anyone who has ever known the ecstasy and the pain of love. Bassett urges us to Read them to your true love. Read them in memory of an old love. Read them to yourself in praise of love.