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Title: Enamels and Cameos and other Poems
Note: Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Ruth Hart
Summary: "Enamels and Cameos" by Théophile Gautier is a collection of poems written during the mid to late 19th century. This anthology encompasses a wide variety of themes, ranging from the beauty of nature and love to reflections on art and mortality. Gautier, known for his contributions to the Romantic literary movement, intricately weaves emotion and vivid imagery throughout his work, showcasing his fascination with beauty in all its forms. The poems in "Enamels and Cameos" reveal a profound engagement with aesthetic experience and the transience of life. In pieces like "The Poem of Woman" and "Symphony in White Major," Gautier explores the themes of beauty and desire, often personifying natural elements and employing rich metaphorical language. The collected works evoke a range of emotions, from nostalgia and loss in "Nostalgia of the Obelisks" to the joyous celebration of life in "Spring's First Smile." Overall, the poems reflect a deep appreciation for the sensory experiences of life, encapsulated in the elegant beauty of Gautier's verse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gautier, Théophile, 1811-1872
Translator: Lee, Agnes, 1868-1939
EBook No.: 29521
Published: Jul 27, 2009
Downloads: 184
Language: English
Subject: French poetry -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Enamels and Cameos and other Poems
Note: Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Ruth Hart
Summary: "Enamels and Cameos" by Théophile Gautier is a collection of poems written during the mid to late 19th century. This anthology encompasses a wide variety of themes, ranging from the beauty of nature and love to reflections on art and mortality. Gautier, known for his contributions to the Romantic literary movement, intricately weaves emotion and vivid imagery throughout his work, showcasing his fascination with beauty in all its forms. The poems in "Enamels and Cameos" reveal a profound engagement with aesthetic experience and the transience of life. In pieces like "The Poem of Woman" and "Symphony in White Major," Gautier explores the themes of beauty and desire, often personifying natural elements and employing rich metaphorical language. The collected works evoke a range of emotions, from nostalgia and loss in "Nostalgia of the Obelisks" to the joyous celebration of life in "Spring's First Smile." Overall, the poems reflect a deep appreciation for the sensory experiences of life, encapsulated in the elegant beauty of Gautier's verse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gautier, Théophile, 1811-1872
Translator: Lee, Agnes, 1868-1939
EBook No.: 29521
Published: Jul 27, 2009
Downloads: 184
Language: English
Subject: French poetry -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.