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Title: Shapes of Clay

Note: Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Shapes of Clay" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The poems explore various themes, including the intricacies of human existence, society's follies, and philosophical musings on life and death. With a satirical edge, Bierce reflects on the human condition through vivid imagery and thoughtful verse, likely appealing to readers interested in classic poetry with a critical lens on society. The opening of the collection introduces a dreamlike exploration of a city and its duality, capturing the vibrancy of urban life alongside its inevitable decay. Bierce's imagery evokes a sense of grandeur as well as desolation, contrasting the lofty aspirations of humanity with the melancholic inevitabilities of existence. He presents an introspective journey filled with philosophical questions about mortality and the legacies we leave behind, setting the tone for the reflective nature of the poems that follow. Through this opening portion, Bierce invites readers to contemplate their place in a world marked by both the glory and the futility of human endeavor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bierce, Ambrose, 1842-1914?

EBook No.: 12658

Published: Jun 1, 2004

Downloads: 117

Language: English

Subject: American poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Shapes of Clay

Note: Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Etext produced by Rick Niles, Kat Jeter, John Hagerson and PG Distributed
Proofreaders
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "Shapes of Clay" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The poems explore various themes, including the intricacies of human existence, society's follies, and philosophical musings on life and death. With a satirical edge, Bierce reflects on the human condition through vivid imagery and thoughtful verse, likely appealing to readers interested in classic poetry with a critical lens on society. The opening of the collection introduces a dreamlike exploration of a city and its duality, capturing the vibrancy of urban life alongside its inevitable decay. Bierce's imagery evokes a sense of grandeur as well as desolation, contrasting the lofty aspirations of humanity with the melancholic inevitabilities of existence. He presents an introspective journey filled with philosophical questions about mortality and the legacies we leave behind, setting the tone for the reflective nature of the poems that follow. Through this opening portion, Bierce invites readers to contemplate their place in a world marked by both the glory and the futility of human endeavor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bierce, Ambrose, 1842-1914?

EBook No.: 12658

Published: Jun 1, 2004

Downloads: 117

Language: English

Subject: American poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.