The World's Best Poetry, Volume 03: Sorrow and Consolation by Carman and Abbott
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| Editor | Carman, Bliss, 1861-1929 |
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| Commentator | Abbott, Lyman, 1835-1922 |
| Title | The World's Best Poetry, Volume 03: Sorrow and Consolation |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The World's Best Poetry, Volume 03: Sorrow and Consolation" by Bliss Carman and Lyman Abbott is a collection of poetry compiled in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on themes of sorrow, loss, and the search for consolation through poetic expression. It seeks to highlight how poetry interprets the complexities of human emotions and experiences, providing insights into sorrow while offering solace. The opening of this anthology introduces an essay by Lyman Abbott titled "An Interpreter of Life," which explores the intrinsic connection between poetry, music, and painting as forms of artistic expression. Abbott argues that while these arts may appear distinct, they all serve the purpose of interpreting life’s deeper truths, evoking feelings that transcend mere intellectual comprehension. He contends that truly impactful art resonates with the human spirit, facilitating an understanding of complex emotions, such as grief and hope, in a way that other forms of expression cannot. This opening sets the tone for the poems that follow, which are anticipated to delve into the profound realms of sorrow and consolation. (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. | 16786 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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