Fringilla: Some Tales In Verse by R. D. Blackmore
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| Author | Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge), 1825-1900 |
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| LoC No. | 49056369 |
| Title | Fringilla: Some Tales In Verse |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | To my pen -- Lita of the Nile -- Kadisha; or, The first jealousy -- Mount Arafa -- The well of St. John -- Pausias and Glycera; or, the first flower-painter -- Buscombe; or, A Michaelmas goose -- To fame. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Fringilla: Some Tales In Verse" by Richard Doddridge Blackmore is a collection of narrative poems likely written in the late 19th century. Given its structure and style, the work offers a rich exploration of themes surrounding nature, beauty, and human emotions, as illustrated through various characters and stories. The opening section introduces the reader to the whimsical musings of a finch, serving as a metaphor for creativity and the artistic struggle. The beginning of the work establishes a tone of reflection and exploration of human experience through poetic verse. The finch, a humble yet persistent character, symbolizes the artist's journey, plagued by self-doubt yet seeking to share its songs despite uncertainty. Following this, the poem transitions into a tale of "Lita of the Nile," setting up a rich narrative about beauty, sacrifice, and devotion, introducing characters like Lita and the imposing presence of the Nile itself, which seems to dictate the fates of those who dwell along its banks. This opening not only establishes the themes of the collection but also draws the reader into a world where nature and human fate intertwine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22474 |
| Release Date | Aug 31, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 23, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 85 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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