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Title: Songs of the Springtides and Birthday Ode
Taken from The Collected Poetical Works of Algernon Charles
Swinburne—Vol. III

Note: Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Paul Murray, Diane Monico, and the Project
Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary: "Songs of the Springtides and Birthday Ode" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century, particularly around the late 1910s. This volume includes various poems that explore themes of nature, love, and existence, showcasing Swinburne's rich and melodic language. The collection primarily serves as a reflection on life and the transience of human experience against the backdrop of the natural world. The poems within this collection delve into the beauty and complexity of life, intertwining human emotions with the elements of nature. In "Songs of the Springtides," Swinburne conjures vivid imagery, depicting the relationship between humanity and the sea while celebrating the vitality of spring as a metaphor for rebirth and creative inspiration. In the "Birthday Ode," originally written for the anniversary of Victor Hugo, the text pays homage to the strength of artistic expression and the profound influence of great literature on the human spirit. Overall, the collection serves not only as a celebration of the natural world but also as an exploration of the deeper philosophical questions of love, freedom, and the essence of existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Swinburne, Algernon Charles, 1837-1909

EBook No.: 18287

Published: Apr 30, 2006

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Songs of the Springtides and Birthday Ode
Taken from The Collected Poetical Works of Algernon Charles
Swinburne—Vol. III

Note: Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Paul Murray, Diane Monico, and the Project
Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net.

Summary: "Songs of the Springtides and Birthday Ode" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century, particularly around the late 1910s. This volume includes various poems that explore themes of nature, love, and existence, showcasing Swinburne's rich and melodic language. The collection primarily serves as a reflection on life and the transience of human experience against the backdrop of the natural world. The poems within this collection delve into the beauty and complexity of life, intertwining human emotions with the elements of nature. In "Songs of the Springtides," Swinburne conjures vivid imagery, depicting the relationship between humanity and the sea while celebrating the vitality of spring as a metaphor for rebirth and creative inspiration. In the "Birthday Ode," originally written for the anniversary of Victor Hugo, the text pays homage to the strength of artistic expression and the profound influence of great literature on the human spirit. Overall, the collection serves not only as a celebration of the natural world but also as an exploration of the deeper philosophical questions of love, freedom, and the essence of existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Swinburne, Algernon Charles, 1837-1909

EBook No.: 18287

Published: Apr 30, 2006

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.