The Lay of Marie and Vignettes in Verse

"The Lay of Marie and Vignettes in Verse" is a collection of poems by Matilda Betham, a British poet and novelist from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The collection includes the title poem, "The Lay of Marie," a romantic tale set in medieval times, and a series of shorter poems known as "Vignettes in Verse," which explore various themes such as nature, love, and spirituality. Betham's work is notable for its lyrical quality and romantic sensibility, characteristic of the Romantic period in British literature.