Project Gutenberg 2009-10-05 Public domain in the USA. 53 Locker-Lampson, Frederick 1821 1895 Locker, Frederick Godley, A. D. (Alfred Denis) 1856 1925 Godley, Alfred Denis Godley, Aluredus D. Cruikshank, George 1792 1878 Cruickshank, George London Lyrics Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Transcribed from the 1904 Methuen & Co. edition by David Price "London Lyrics" by Frederick Locker-Lampson is a collection of light verse and poetry written during the mid to late 19th century, specifically in the Victorian era. This compilation reflects on various aspects of life, love, and society, utilizing simple yet elegant language, often infused with humor and a touch of melancholy. The book encapsulates the lyrical beauty of urban life, particularly in London, showcasing moments of both joy and reflection. The collection features a series of poems that explore a range of themes, from the whimsical and romantic to the more serious and reflective. Each piece is characterized by a unique blend of nostalgic memory and keen observation, as seen in works like "The Castle in the Air," which romanticizes dreamlike ambitions, and "The Old Clerk," which reflects on the passage of time and the comforts of home life. The verses are often conversational in tone, revealing an engaging and approachable style. With the infusion of humor, such as in "The Garter," and deeper sentiments in "Old Letters," Locker-Lampson creates a rich tapestry of human experience that resonates with readers on different levels. The poet's gentle irony and tender insights into the fragility of life and relationships provide a charming commentary on the dynamic nature of society, making this collection both enjoyable and thought-provoking. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en London (England) -- Poetry PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 114259 114163 2024-10-13T04:20:23.787258 2023-09-13T09:16:53.645633 text/html text/html 115923 2009-11-02T02:06:57 text/html 162626 2009-11-02T02:09:46 text/html application/zip 242097 2024-10-13T04:20:31.252235 application/epub+zip 240042 2024-10-13T04:20:27.072256 application/epub+zip 101063 2024-10-13T04:20:25.589249 application/epub+zip 346223 2024-10-13T04:20:33.789222 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 322401 2024-10-13T04:20:29.896258 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 159166 2022-09-14T04:55:56.827571 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 89180 2024-10-13T04:20:23.157223 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 90399 2009-11-02T02:06:40 text/plain; charset=utf-8 35739 2009-11-02T02:09:46 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 88974 2009-11-02T02:09:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 35485 2009-11-02T02:09:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22493 2024-10-13T04:20:33.935203 application/rdf+xml 12273 2024-10-13T04:20:26.155222 image/jpeg 3271 2024-10-13T04:20:25.871235 image/jpeg 232590 2024-10-13T04:20:23.803258 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia