Sixteen Poems by William Allingham

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Author Allingham, William, 1824-1889
Compiler Yeats, W. B. (William Butler), 1865-1939
Title Sixteen Poems
Note Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Sixteen Poems by William Allingham" is a collection of poems selected by William Butler Yeats, published in the early 20th century. As a compilation of lyrical poetry, it showcases Allingham's reflections on nature, love, and the ethereal aspects of Irish folklore. The works are set against the backdrop of a rural Irish landscape, evoking the beauty and complexity of life in that era. The collection features a diverse range of themes, from nostalgic memories of home in "The Winding Banks of Erne" to whimsical encounters with fairies in "The Fairies" and "The Lepracaun or Fairy Shoemaker." Each poem paints vivid imagery, often juxtaposing human emotions with the natural world, as seen in the lamentations of love and loss in "The Girl's Lamentation." The poignant exploration of life, death, and the passage of time is evident in poems like "The Abbot of Innisfallen," which tells of a monk lost in time and "The Ruined Chapel," reflecting on the silence of a forgotten place. Collectively, these poems capture the essence of Allingham's artistic voice, resonating with themes of longing, memory, and the mysterious interplay between the earthly and the supernatural. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 16839
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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