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Title:
The Golden Treasury
Selected from the Best Songs and Lyrical Poems in the English Language and arranged with Notes
Note: Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Juliet Sutherland, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
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Summary: "The Golden Treasury" by Francis Turner Palgrave is a celebrated anthology of English lyrical poetry compiled in the mid-19th century. This collection features some of the best songs and lyrical poems drawn from three centuries, preserving the essence of English literary heritage. The anthology aims to connect readers with the beauty and emotional depth of poetry, showcasing works from renowned poets including Shakespeare, Milton, and more. The opening of the anthology introduces readers to the purpose and significance of the collection. Palgrave expresses his hope that this assortment of poems will not only delight readers but also enrich their appreciation for poetry. He outlines the criteria for selecting the lyrical pieces, aiming to include only the best original works focused on singular thoughts or emotions, while excluding narratives or didactic poems. The preface emphasizes the editor's meticulous curation process and his desire for the collection to resonate with both poetry enthusiasts and casual readers alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Palgrave, Francis Turner, 1824-1897
EBook No.: 32373
Published: May 14, 2010
Downloads: 129
Language: English
Subject: English poetry
Subject: Songs, English -- Texts
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Golden Treasury
Selected from the Best Songs and Lyrical Poems in the English Language and arranged with Notes
Note: Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Juliet Sutherland, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Golden Treasury" by Francis Turner Palgrave is a celebrated anthology of English lyrical poetry compiled in the mid-19th century. This collection features some of the best songs and lyrical poems drawn from three centuries, preserving the essence of English literary heritage. The anthology aims to connect readers with the beauty and emotional depth of poetry, showcasing works from renowned poets including Shakespeare, Milton, and more. The opening of the anthology introduces readers to the purpose and significance of the collection. Palgrave expresses his hope that this assortment of poems will not only delight readers but also enrich their appreciation for poetry. He outlines the criteria for selecting the lyrical pieces, aiming to include only the best original works focused on singular thoughts or emotions, while excluding narratives or didactic poems. The preface emphasizes the editor's meticulous curation process and his desire for the collection to resonate with both poetry enthusiasts and casual readers alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Palgrave, Francis Turner, 1824-1897
EBook No.: 32373
Published: May 14, 2010
Downloads: 129
Language: English
Subject: English poetry
Subject: Songs, English -- Texts
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.