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Title: Alcyone

Note: Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Alcyone" by Archibald Lampman is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This book encapsulates themes of nature, spirituality, and the human experience, reflecting the lyrical and introspective style prevalent during the Victorian era. The poems in this collection convey a deep appreciation for the natural world, often interweaving personal reflections and emotional journeys, ultimately inviting readers to explore the profound connections between humanity and the cosmos. The poems in "Alcyone" range widely in subject matter, celebrating the beauty of nature, the passage of time, and deep existential musings. In pieces such as "The City of the End of Things," the author paints a vivid picture of a haunting, forsaken metropolis, reflecting on mortality and the inevitable decay of all things. Other poems, like "The Song Sparrow," exude joy and renewal, capturing the essence of spring and the exhilaration of life's beginnings. Throughout the collection, Lampman employs rich imagery and musicality, allowing readers to experience the emotional weight of his themes, from love and loss to a yearning for spiritual enlightenment, ultimately presenting a heartfelt meditation on life and existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lampman, Archibald, 1861-1899

EBook No.: 22833

Published: Oct 2, 2007

Downloads: 85

Language: English

Subject: Canadian poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Alcyone

Note: Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Thierry Alberto, V. L. Simpson and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions
(www.canadiana.org))

Summary: "Alcyone" by Archibald Lampman is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This book encapsulates themes of nature, spirituality, and the human experience, reflecting the lyrical and introspective style prevalent during the Victorian era. The poems in this collection convey a deep appreciation for the natural world, often interweaving personal reflections and emotional journeys, ultimately inviting readers to explore the profound connections between humanity and the cosmos. The poems in "Alcyone" range widely in subject matter, celebrating the beauty of nature, the passage of time, and deep existential musings. In pieces such as "The City of the End of Things," the author paints a vivid picture of a haunting, forsaken metropolis, reflecting on mortality and the inevitable decay of all things. Other poems, like "The Song Sparrow," exude joy and renewal, capturing the essence of spring and the exhilaration of life's beginnings. Throughout the collection, Lampman employs rich imagery and musicality, allowing readers to experience the emotional weight of his themes, from love and loss to a yearning for spiritual enlightenment, ultimately presenting a heartfelt meditation on life and existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lampman, Archibald, 1861-1899

EBook No.: 22833

Published: Oct 2, 2007

Downloads: 85

Language: English

Subject: Canadian poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.