Project Gutenberg 2005-08-21 Public domain in the USA. 79 Baker, George Augustus 1849 1906 Baker, George A. (George Augustus) Day, Francis 1863 1942 Point Lace and Diamonds Reading ease score: 89.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. Produced by Barbara Tozier, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. "Point Lace and Diamonds" by George Augustus Baker is a collection of poems written during the late 19th century. This book features a variety of poetic forms and explores themes of love, society, and human experiences, often employing a humorous and satirical lens. The work reflects the social dynamics and cultural nuances of its time, making it a thoughtful examination of social norms and personal relationships. The collection consists of several poems, each highlighting different aspects of life and society. One prominent theme is the nature of love and romance, as seen in pieces like "A Rosebud in Lent" and "A Romance of the Sawdust," where the intricacies of courtship and attraction are examined with a blend of whimsy and seriousness. Baker often uses lighthearted humor to critique the behaviors and expectations of society, particularly within the realm of romantic relationships. For instance, in "Marriage à la Mode," he portrays the contrasts between idealized love and the practicalities of marriage. His use of relatable situations, playful language, and clever wit invites readers to reflect on their own experiences while enjoying the nuances of each composition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Poetry PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 181139 181129 2024-10-07T11:13:13.125313 2023-09-07T11:33:53.314655 text/html text/html 184436 2020-12-12T10:53:03 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 1227190 2020-12-12T10:53:03 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 1446385 2024-10-07T11:13:23.252244 application/epub+zip 1446406 2024-10-07T11:13:17.088268 application/epub+zip 117478 2024-10-07T11:13:15.388281 application/epub+zip 1602241 2024-10-07T11:13:27.051221 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1684633 2024-10-07T11:13:21.850236 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 334204 2022-09-08T06:14:54.652152 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 106632 106525 2024-10-07T11:13:11.645330 2023-09-07T11:33:52.018626 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 106411 2020-12-12T10:53:03 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 42248 2020-12-12T10:53:03 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 106406 2020-12-12T10:53:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 42201 2020-12-12T10:53:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21620 2024-10-07T11:13:27.195220 application/rdf+xml 12816 2024-10-07T11:13:15.983268 image/jpeg 3320 2024-10-07T11:13:15.685293 image/jpeg 1307694 2024-10-07T11:13:13.176362 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia