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Title: The Masque of the Elements

Note: Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Ruth Hart

Summary: "The Masque of the Elements" by Herman George Scheffauer is a poetic exploration written in the early 20th century. This work is a lyrical collection that personifies the fundamental elements of nature—Earth, Air, Fire, and Water—as they navigate themes of creation, decay, and rebirth. The text intricately weaves elements of poetry with a grand cosmic narrative, reflecting on the eternal cycle of life and death in the universe. The narrative unfolds across two parts: "The Passing" and "Re-Birth," each consisting of various songs that express the emotional landscapes of each element. The voices of the Sun, Earth, Moon, Air, Sea, and Fire lament the decay and desolation of their once vibrant realms as they face the inevitability of chaos and death. However, from this darkness, the Spirit of Creation rejuvenates existence, culminating in a triumphant rebirth where the elements come together to celebrate life anew. The verses encapsulate a deep philosophical reflection on the interconnectedness of life and the beauty of cyclical renewal in both nature and the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Scheffauer, Herman George, 1878-1927

EBook No.: 26675

Published: Sep 20, 2008

Downloads: 39

Language: English

Subject: Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-09T23:49:27Z The Masque of the Elements

This edition has images.

Title: The Masque of the Elements

Note: Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Ruth Hart

Summary: "The Masque of the Elements" by Herman George Scheffauer is a poetic exploration written in the early 20th century. This work is a lyrical collection that personifies the fundamental elements of nature—Earth, Air, Fire, and Water—as they navigate themes of creation, decay, and rebirth. The text intricately weaves elements of poetry with a grand cosmic narrative, reflecting on the eternal cycle of life and death in the universe. The narrative unfolds across two parts: "The Passing" and "Re-Birth," each consisting of various songs that express the emotional landscapes of each element. The voices of the Sun, Earth, Moon, Air, Sea, and Fire lament the decay and desolation of their once vibrant realms as they face the inevitability of chaos and death. However, from this darkness, the Spirit of Creation rejuvenates existence, culminating in a triumphant rebirth where the elements come together to celebrate life anew. The verses encapsulate a deep philosophical reflection on the interconnectedness of life and the beauty of cyclical renewal in both nature and the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Scheffauer, Herman George, 1878-1927

EBook No.: 26675

Published: Sep 20, 2008

Downloads: 39

Language: English

Subject: Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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