Project Gutenberg 2000-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 224 Procter, Adelaide Anne 1825 1864 Procter, Adelaide A. (Adelaide Anne) Proctor, Adelaide Anne Berwick, Mary Dickens, Charles 1812 1870 Boz Dickens, Charles John Huffam Legends and Lyrics. Part 1 This etext was prepared by David Price from the 1890 George Bell and Sons edition "Legends and Lyrics. Part 1" by Adelaide Anne Procter is a collection of poems written during the mid-19th century. This work reflects the themes of love, death, sorrow, and hope, showcasing Procter's deep sensitivity to the human experience. Throughout the poems, the reader is likely to encounter poignant reflections on the struggles and joys of life, highlighting the beauty found within sorrow. The opening of "Legends and Lyrics" introduces the reader to the poet's world through a dedication and an introduction by Charles Dickens, who provides insight into Procter's character as a poet and individual. Dickens recounts how Procter, publishing under a pseudonym, demonstrated humility and integrity in her approach to writing. The poems contained within this collection, such as "The Angel's Story" and "Echoes," suggest a blend of personal emotion with universal themes, and the dedication implies a heartfelt connection to her influences and contemporaries. The initial verses hint at a deep exploration of existential themes, providing a rich entry point into Procter's lyrical legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en English poetry -- 19th century PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 236407 236300 2024-09-01T12:48:56.228103 2023-10-01T11:34:31.405100 text/html text/html 238943 2020-12-31T16:44:31 text/html 86045 2020-12-31T16:44:32 text/html application/zip 141942 2024-09-01T12:49:05.626050 application/epub+zip 142828 2024-09-01T12:48:58.881106 application/epub+zip 142828 2024-09-01T12:48:57.436088 application/epub+zip 308083 2024-09-01T12:49:09.869035 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 247845 2024-09-01T12:49:03.768063 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 248004 2022-09-02T03:31:48.931516 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 209145 209081 2024-09-01T12:48:55.027090 2023-10-01T11:34:30.241096 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 208900 2020-12-31T16:44:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 82072 2020-12-31T16:44:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18855 2024-09-01T12:49:10.019012 application/rdf+xml 10995 2024-09-01T12:48:57.819084 image/jpeg 2907 2024-09-01T12:48:57.626080 image/jpeg 137878 2024-09-01T12:48:56.250101 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia