The World's Best Poetry, Volume 10: Poetical Quotations by Carman and Howard
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About this eBook
| Editor | Carman, Bliss, 1861-1929 |
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| Contributor | Howard, John R. (John Raymond), 1837-1926 |
| Title | The World's Best Poetry, Volume 10: Poetical Quotations |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Leonard Johnson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "The World's Best Poetry, Volume 10: Poetical Quotations" edited by Bliss Carman and John R. Howard is a collection of poetic excerpts and reflective essays that captures the essence of poetry and its significance across various human experiences. This volume falls within the early 20th century, reflecting ideas prominent at the time. The text explores realms such as love, sorrow, nature, and the higher life through selected quotations from renowned poets, illustrating the impactful themes that poetry can encompass. The opening of this volume features an essay titled "After All, What is Poetry?" by John R. Howard, where he grapples with the complexity of defining poetry. He cites various perspectives from notable poets and critics, such as Shelley, Wordsworth, and Poe, exploring how poetry navigates the emotional and idealistic aspects of life. Howard argues that poetry serves as a vital expression of beauty and thought, asking readers to appreciate its transformative power. This introduction sets the stage for the subsequent anthology of quotations that students and enthusiasts alike can draw upon for inspiration and reflection, highlighting poetry’s enduring relevance in articulating the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Poetry -- Collections |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12925 |
| Release Date | Jul 17, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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