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Title: Poems — Volume 1

Note: Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Transcribed from the 1912 Times Book Club “Surrey Edition” by David Price

Summary: "Poems — Volume 1" by George Meredith is a collection of poetry written during the late 19th century. This compilation showcases Meredith's mastery of various poetic forms and themes, reflecting on love, nature, and human experience, with demonstrated emotional depth and lyrical beauty. The opening of the collection begins with "Chillianwallah," which evokes the historical significance and somber aftermath of a battle, marked by lament and contemplation of loss. The poem sets a serious tone, blending personal grief with historical context. Following this, the fragment from "The Doe" presents a pastoral scene, highlighting the bond between a farmer’s daughter and a captured fawn, interspersed with tender memories and nature's beauty. This excerpt illustrates Meredith's ability to weave intricate narratives that evoke vividly sentimental themes, suggesting a rich tapestry of reflections on life, love, and the interplay of humanity with nature throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Meredith, George, 1828-1909

EBook No.: 1381

Published: Jul 1, 1998

Downloads: 199

Language: English

Subject: English poetry

Subject: Pastoral poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-05T19:40:27Z Poems — Volume 1

This edition has images.

Title: Poems — Volume 1

Note: Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Transcribed from the 1912 Times Book Club “Surrey Edition” by David Price

Summary: "Poems — Volume 1" by George Meredith is a collection of poetry written during the late 19th century. This compilation showcases Meredith's mastery of various poetic forms and themes, reflecting on love, nature, and human experience, with demonstrated emotional depth and lyrical beauty. The opening of the collection begins with "Chillianwallah," which evokes the historical significance and somber aftermath of a battle, marked by lament and contemplation of loss. The poem sets a serious tone, blending personal grief with historical context. Following this, the fragment from "The Doe" presents a pastoral scene, highlighting the bond between a farmer’s daughter and a captured fawn, interspersed with tender memories and nature's beauty. This excerpt illustrates Meredith's ability to weave intricate narratives that evoke vividly sentimental themes, suggesting a rich tapestry of reflections on life, love, and the interplay of humanity with nature throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Meredith, George, 1828-1909

EBook No.: 1381

Published: Jul 1, 1998

Downloads: 199

Language: English

Subject: English poetry

Subject: Pastoral poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:1381:3 1998-07-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Meredith, George en 1