Sonnets from the Crimea by Adam Mickiewicz
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| Author | Mickiewicz, Adam, 1798-1855 |
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| Translator | Underwood, Edna Worthley, 1873-1961 |
| LoC No. | 17028824 |
| Title | Sonnets from the Crimea |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crimean_Sonnets |
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| Summary | "Sonnets from the Crimea" by Adam Mickiewicz is a collection of lyrical poems penned during the early to mid-19th century. The book showcases Mickiewicz's reflections on his travels through the Crimean Peninsula, offering evocative imagery and rich descriptions of the landscape, culture, and history he encountered. The work is significant not only for its artistic merit but also for providing a glimpse into the political and social climate of the time, as well as the personal experiences of the poet. The collection consists of a series of sonnets that blend personal sentiment with vivid depictions of the Crimean scenery. Each poem explores different locations and themes, such as the ruins of historic sites, the beauty of nature, and poignant memories of love and loss. Mickiewicz's thoughtful observations often reveal a longing for his homeland and reflect on the broader experiences of exile and independence. Through his masterful use of the sonnet form, he captures the essence of a tumultuous period in both his life and the history of Poland, making "Sonnets from the Crimea" a touching homage to a land filled with both beauty and sorrow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27069 |
| Release Date | Oct 27, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 132 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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