Isaac Pray described a sentimental poet as "He who plays off the amiable in verse, and writes to display his own fine feelings".
Her poetry illustrates the common ground of sentimental and romantic as well as their differential qualities.
[2] Sara Teasdale was praised for her lyrical mastery and romantic subjects.
When she shared one poem with critic Louis Untermeyer and poet John Meyers O'Hara, they cautioned her against publishing it.
[4] Sentimental poetry was parodied by Mark Twain in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.