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Title: Lyra Heroica: A Book of Verse for Boys

Note: Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Daniel Emerson Griffith and
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Summary: "Lyra Heroica: A Book of Verse for Boys" by William Ernest Henley is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The anthology aims to inspire boys with themes of heroism, adventure, and the dignity of courage through a selection of notable works from various poets. This curated work reflects Henley's ambition to introduce young readers to the beauty and emotional depth found in English poetry, focusing on universal sentiments and the glory of noble pursuits. The opening of the work features a preface in which Henley articulates his vision for the collection, emphasizing its purpose as an anthology dedicated to boys and the elemental emotions relevant to their journeys. He expresses his intent to present poetry that celebrates life, the beauty of existence, and the spirit of valor, while acknowledging the subjective nature of poetic selection. The content begins with selections rooted in historical contexts, including heroism in Shakespeare's "Henry V," highlighting the courage of King Henry and the battles of Agincourt, before transitioning into various other pieces that explore themes like devotion, freedom, and love. This setting establishes a foundation for the subsequent verses that aim to elevate the reader’s understanding of honor and valor in a lyrical format. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Compiler: Henley, William Ernest, 1849-1903

EBook No.: 19316

Published: Sep 19, 2006

Downloads: 97

Language: English

Subject: English poetry

Subject: American poetry

Subject: Children's poetry, English

Subject: Children's poetry, American

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:19316:2 2006-09-19T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Henley, William Ernest en 1
2024-11-12T23:52:55Z Lyra Heroica: A Book of Verse for Boys

This edition has images.

Title: Lyra Heroica: A Book of Verse for Boys

Note: Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Daniel Emerson Griffith and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Lyra Heroica: A Book of Verse for Boys" by William Ernest Henley is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The anthology aims to inspire boys with themes of heroism, adventure, and the dignity of courage through a selection of notable works from various poets. This curated work reflects Henley's ambition to introduce young readers to the beauty and emotional depth found in English poetry, focusing on universal sentiments and the glory of noble pursuits. The opening of the work features a preface in which Henley articulates his vision for the collection, emphasizing its purpose as an anthology dedicated to boys and the elemental emotions relevant to their journeys. He expresses his intent to present poetry that celebrates life, the beauty of existence, and the spirit of valor, while acknowledging the subjective nature of poetic selection. The content begins with selections rooted in historical contexts, including heroism in Shakespeare's "Henry V," highlighting the courage of King Henry and the battles of Agincourt, before transitioning into various other pieces that explore themes like devotion, freedom, and love. This setting establishes a foundation for the subsequent verses that aim to elevate the reader’s understanding of honor and valor in a lyrical format. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Compiler: Henley, William Ernest, 1849-1903

EBook No.: 19316

Published: Sep 19, 2006

Downloads: 97

Language: English

Subject: English poetry

Subject: American poetry

Subject: Children's poetry, English

Subject: Children's poetry, American

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:19316:3 2006-09-19T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Henley, William Ernest en 1