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Title:
A Channel Passage and Other Poems
Taken from The Collected Poetical Works of Algernon Charles
Swinburne—Vol VI
Note: Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "A Channel Passage and Other Poems" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a collection of poetry written during the late 19th century. The work showcases the poet's diverse themes, ranging from nature's beauty and the human experience to historical reflections and meditations on love and loss. Swinburne's vibrant and expressive style invites readers into his emotional landscapes, rich with vivid imagery and lyrical language. The opening of "A Channel Passage" sets a scene of a tumultuous sea journey from Calais, capturing both the serene beauty of the dawn and the sudden ferocity of a storm. The poem vividly contrasts the calmness of the night sky with the storm’s violent upheaval, utilizing powerful metaphors to express the duality of nature. Through this intense experience on the channel, the poet reflects on the themes of adventure, danger, and the sublime power of the natural world, evoking a sense of awe and introspection that engages the reader's imagination right from the start. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Swinburne, Algernon Charles, 1837-1909
EBook No.: 18871
Published: Jul 19, 2006
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: English poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
A Channel Passage and Other Poems
Taken from The Collected Poetical Works of Algernon Charles
Swinburne—Vol VI
Note: Reading ease score: 72.2 (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: "A Channel Passage and Other Poems" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a collection of poetry written during the late 19th century. The work showcases the poet's diverse themes, ranging from nature's beauty and the human experience to historical reflections and meditations on love and loss. Swinburne's vibrant and expressive style invites readers into his emotional landscapes, rich with vivid imagery and lyrical language. The opening of "A Channel Passage" sets a scene of a tumultuous sea journey from Calais, capturing both the serene beauty of the dawn and the sudden ferocity of a storm. The poem vividly contrasts the calmness of the night sky with the storm’s violent upheaval, utilizing powerful metaphors to express the duality of nature. Through this intense experience on the channel, the poet reflects on the themes of adventure, danger, and the sublime power of the natural world, evoking a sense of awe and introspection that engages the reader's imagination right from the start. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Swinburne, Algernon Charles, 1837-1909
EBook No.: 18871
Published: Jul 19, 2006
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: English poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.