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LoC No.: 17028824
Title: Sonnets from the Crimea
Note: Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jimmy O'Regan (This file was produced from
images generously made available by the University of
California Libraries/The Internet Archive)
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.)
Author: Mickiewicz, Adam, 1798-1855
Translator: Underwood, Edna Worthley, 1873-1961
EBook No.: 27069
Published: Oct 27, 2008
Downloads: 137
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 17028824
Title: Sonnets from the Crimea
Note: Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jimmy O'Regan (This file was produced from
images generously made available by the University of
California Libraries/The Internet Archive)
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.)
Author: Mickiewicz, Adam, 1798-1855
Translator: Underwood, Edna Worthley, 1873-1961
EBook No.: 27069
Published: Oct 27, 2008
Downloads: 137
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.