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Title:
Poems and Ballads (Third Series)
Taken from The Collected Poetical Works of Algernon Charles
Swinburne—Vol. III
Note: Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Poems and Ballads (Third Series)" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This third series continues a thematic exploration of love, nature, and the human condition through rich imagery and passionate language. Swinburne's distinctive voice blends classical influences with contemporary concerns, likely appealing to readers with an appreciation for lyrical poetry that examines complex emotional landscapes. The opening of the collection features the poem "March: An Ode," where Swinburne celebrates the arrival of spring, illustrating the transformative power of the month through vivid depictions of nature awakening from winter's grasp. The speaker exudes a sense of joy and reverence for March, personified as a vibrant force that ushers in a season of renewal and hope. The subsequent poem, "The Commonweal," reflects on freedom and the evolution of social justice, intertwining historical references with a call for England to uphold its ideals. Overall, these initial pieces set a tone of both admiration for nature and contemplation of deeper societal themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Swinburne, Algernon Charles, 1837-1909
EBook No.: 18726
Published: Jul 1, 2006
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Poems and Ballads (Third Series)
Taken from The Collected Poetical Works of Algernon Charles
Swinburne—Vol. III
Note: Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Paul Murray, Lisa Reigel, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Poems and Ballads (Third Series)" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This third series continues a thematic exploration of love, nature, and the human condition through rich imagery and passionate language. Swinburne's distinctive voice blends classical influences with contemporary concerns, likely appealing to readers with an appreciation for lyrical poetry that examines complex emotional landscapes. The opening of the collection features the poem "March: An Ode," where Swinburne celebrates the arrival of spring, illustrating the transformative power of the month through vivid depictions of nature awakening from winter's grasp. The speaker exudes a sense of joy and reverence for March, personified as a vibrant force that ushers in a season of renewal and hope. The subsequent poem, "The Commonweal," reflects on freedom and the evolution of social justice, intertwining historical references with a call for England to uphold its ideals. Overall, these initial pieces set a tone of both admiration for nature and contemplation of deeper societal themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Swinburne, Algernon Charles, 1837-1909
EBook No.: 18726
Published: Jul 1, 2006
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.