A Midsummer Holiday and Other Poems by Algernon Charles Swinburne
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| Author | Swinburne, Algernon Charles, 1837-1909 |
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| Title | A Midsummer Holiday and Other Poems |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "A Midsummer Holiday and Other Poems" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This work features a variety of poems that explore themes of nature, love, memory, and the passage of time, often infused with rich imagery and lyrical beauty. The collection is likely to appeal to readers who enjoy pastoral poetry and lyricism that captures the nuances of human emotion and the natural world. The opening of the collection introduces the poem "A Midsummer Holiday," beginning with an exploration of the sea and its tranquil yet turbulent nature. Swinburne delves into the themes of solitude and the search for an elusive goal, capturing the interplay between hope and despair as the speaker wanders along a coastal landscape. The language evokes a sense of serenity, interwoven with reflections on the connections between man and nature, and the profound yet often unattainable aspirations that dwell within the human spirit. This sets the tone for a collection that examines the complexities of life through a rich poetic lens. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18424 |
| Release Date | May 19, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 85 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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