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Title: Poems

Note: Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "Poems" by John Hay is a collection of poetry written during the late 19th century. The volume features a variety of themes, reflecting Hay's deep engagement with nature, love, loss, and historical events. It encompasses a rich tapestry of American life, from the lyrical beauty of pastoral scenes to the poignant reflections on personal and collective history. The opening of the collection includes a preface that provides context for the poems, revealing Hay's personal journey and reflections on his time in Spain during a tumultuous historical period. He expresses both nostalgia and a sense of longing for the past, mixed with the acknowledgment of the changes wrought by time and circumstance. Following the preface, the reader is introduced to several poems that highlight vivid characterizations, emotional depth, and narrative storytelling, illustrating a connection to the themes of heroism and sacrifice, particularly through the lens of historical figures and personal experiences intertwined with broader cultural moments. The beginning establishes a tone that invites readers to explore the interplay of personal feelings and wider societal contexts within Hay's poetic musings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hay, John, 1838-1905

EBook No.: 10518

Published: Dec 1, 2003

Downloads: 54

Language: English

Subject: Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Poems

Note: Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "Poems" by John Hay is a collection of poetry written during the late 19th century. The volume features a variety of themes, reflecting Hay's deep engagement with nature, love, loss, and historical events. It encompasses a rich tapestry of American life, from the lyrical beauty of pastoral scenes to the poignant reflections on personal and collective history. The opening of the collection includes a preface that provides context for the poems, revealing Hay's personal journey and reflections on his time in Spain during a tumultuous historical period. He expresses both nostalgia and a sense of longing for the past, mixed with the acknowledgment of the changes wrought by time and circumstance. Following the preface, the reader is introduced to several poems that highlight vivid characterizations, emotional depth, and narrative storytelling, illustrating a connection to the themes of heroism and sacrifice, particularly through the lens of historical figures and personal experiences intertwined with broader cultural moments. The beginning establishes a tone that invites readers to explore the interplay of personal feelings and wider societal contexts within Hay's poetic musings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hay, John, 1838-1905

EBook No.: 10518

Published: Dec 1, 2003

Downloads: 54

Language: English

Subject: Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.