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Title: Enthusiasm and Other Poems

Note: Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Thierry Alberto, Henry Craig, Diane Monico,
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Summary: "Enthusiasm and Other Poems" by Susanna Moodie is a collection of poetry written in the early 19th century. This work encompasses themes of spirituality, nature, and the human experience, reflecting a deep appreciation for divine inspiration as well as the complexities of life and death. Throughout the poems, the author explores the interplay between enthusiasm and melancholy, often invoking religious imagery and a strong connection to the natural world. The opening portion introduces the titular poem "Enthusiasm," where the speaker expresses a yearning for the divine spirit that inspires creativity and propels humanity towards noble pursuits. The poem captures the essence of youthful exuberance and the longing for a higher purpose, contrasting the idealistic dreams of the young with the harsh realities of life. The speaker’s reflections on the vibrant beauty of nature, the fleeting nature of earthly ambition, and the ultimate quest for spiritual fulfillment are established, setting the tone for the exploration of various human emotions and experiences throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Moodie, Susanna, 1803-1885

EBook No.: 26611

Published: Sep 14, 2008

Downloads: 80

Language: English

Subject: Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Enthusiasm and Other Poems

Note: Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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

Summary: "Enthusiasm and Other Poems" by Susanna Moodie is a collection of poetry written in the early 19th century. This work encompasses themes of spirituality, nature, and the human experience, reflecting a deep appreciation for divine inspiration as well as the complexities of life and death. Throughout the poems, the author explores the interplay between enthusiasm and melancholy, often invoking religious imagery and a strong connection to the natural world. The opening portion introduces the titular poem "Enthusiasm," where the speaker expresses a yearning for the divine spirit that inspires creativity and propels humanity towards noble pursuits. The poem captures the essence of youthful exuberance and the longing for a higher purpose, contrasting the idealistic dreams of the young with the harsh realities of life. The speaker’s reflections on the vibrant beauty of nature, the fleeting nature of earthly ambition, and the ultimate quest for spiritual fulfillment are established, setting the tone for the exploration of various human emotions and experiences throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Moodie, Susanna, 1803-1885

EBook No.: 26611

Published: Sep 14, 2008

Downloads: 80

Language: English

Subject: Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.