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Title: Eidolon; or, The Course of a Soul; and Other Poems

Note: Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Ritu Aggarwal, Thanks to the National Library
of Australia and the Thomas Cooper Library (University of
South Carolina) for supplying pages for this work, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Eidolon; or, The Course of a Soul; and Other Poems" by Walter Richard Cassels is a collection of poetry written in the mid-19th century. Through a series of allegorical pieces, the collection explores the journey of the poet's soul, touching on themes of beauty, love, solitude, and the struggle between idealism and reality. The primary narrative follows a character grappling with his own identity and purpose, seeking meaning in a complex world while reflecting on the essence of poetry and existence itself. The opening of "Eidolon" introduces us to a solitary figure contemplating his existence on a desert island, reflecting on the nature of thought and the burdens of worldly life. He wrestles with feelings of loneliness and misanthropy but is led to understand that true freedom and beauty come from within his own mind. The character transitions from despair to enlightenment, as the spirit of poetry ignites his soul, urging him to engage with life's realities rather than retreat into isolation. This stark yet lyrical exploration sets the tone for a poetic journey that delves into the depths of human emotion and aspiration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cassels, Walter Richard, 1826-1907

EBook No.: 30672

Published: Dec 13, 2009

Downloads: 91

Language: English

Subject: Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Eidolon; or, The Course of a Soul; and Other Poems

Note: Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Ritu Aggarwal, Thanks to the National Library
of Australia and the Thomas Cooper Library (University of
South Carolina) for supplying pages for this work, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Eidolon; or, The Course of a Soul; and Other Poems" by Walter Richard Cassels is a collection of poetry written in the mid-19th century. Through a series of allegorical pieces, the collection explores the journey of the poet's soul, touching on themes of beauty, love, solitude, and the struggle between idealism and reality. The primary narrative follows a character grappling with his own identity and purpose, seeking meaning in a complex world while reflecting on the essence of poetry and existence itself. The opening of "Eidolon" introduces us to a solitary figure contemplating his existence on a desert island, reflecting on the nature of thought and the burdens of worldly life. He wrestles with feelings of loneliness and misanthropy but is led to understand that true freedom and beauty come from within his own mind. The character transitions from despair to enlightenment, as the spirit of poetry ignites his soul, urging him to engage with life's realities rather than retreat into isolation. This stark yet lyrical exploration sets the tone for a poetic journey that delves into the depths of human emotion and aspiration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cassels, Walter Richard, 1826-1907

EBook No.: 30672

Published: Dec 13, 2009

Downloads: 91

Language: English

Subject: Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.