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Title:
Poems, &c. (1790)
Wherein It Is Attempted To Describe Certain Views Of Nature And Of Rustic Manners; And Also, To Point Out, In Some Instances, The Different Influence Which The Same Circumstances Produce On Different Characters
Note: Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Starner, Charles Bidwell and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Poems, &c." by Joanna Baillie is a collection of poetry composed during the late 18th century. The poems explore themes of nature, rustic life, and the complexities of human emotions shaped by various circumstances. Through vivid imagery and evocative descriptions, Baillie appears to examine how different characters respond to the same environments, highlighting the nuances of human experience. The opening of the collection introduces a rich portrayal of rural life through the depiction of a winter day, contrasting the warmth of a family home against the harsh elements outside. The poem details the morning rituals of both the farmer and his family, illustrating their daily struggles and the steadfastness of their routine amidst the cold. The harsh conditions are mirrored in the struggles of the animals and the encroaching darkness of winter, while moments of familial tenderness provide a counterpoint to the bleakness. This initial section effectively sets the tone for the collection, inviting readers to immerse themselves in Baillie's observation of life, nature, and the interplay of character and surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Baillie, Joanna, 1762-1851
EBook No.: 14617
Published: Jan 6, 2005
Downloads: 133
Language: English
Subject: English poetry -- 18th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Poems, &c. (1790)
Wherein It Is Attempted To Describe Certain Views Of Nature And Of Rustic Manners; And Also, To Point Out, In Some Instances, The Different Influence Which The Same Circumstances Produce On Different Characters
Note: Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Starner, Charles Bidwell and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Poems, &c." by Joanna Baillie is a collection of poetry composed during the late 18th century. The poems explore themes of nature, rustic life, and the complexities of human emotions shaped by various circumstances. Through vivid imagery and evocative descriptions, Baillie appears to examine how different characters respond to the same environments, highlighting the nuances of human experience. The opening of the collection introduces a rich portrayal of rural life through the depiction of a winter day, contrasting the warmth of a family home against the harsh elements outside. The poem details the morning rituals of both the farmer and his family, illustrating their daily struggles and the steadfastness of their routine amidst the cold. The harsh conditions are mirrored in the struggles of the animals and the encroaching darkness of winter, while moments of familial tenderness provide a counterpoint to the bleakness. This initial section effectively sets the tone for the collection, inviting readers to immerse themselves in Baillie's observation of life, nature, and the interplay of character and surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Baillie, Joanna, 1762-1851
EBook No.: 14617
Published: Jan 6, 2005
Downloads: 133
Language: English
Subject: English poetry -- 18th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.