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Title: The Cornflower, and Other Poems
Note: Reading ease score: 82.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "The Cornflower and Other Poems" by Jean Blewett is a collection of narrative and miscellaneous poetry written in the early 20th century. The poems often reflect themes of love, nature, and the intricacies of human relationships, capturing the essence of life in rural settings. Many pieces feature characters facing everyday life challenges and personal reflections, inviting readers into relatable scenarios filled with emotion and insight. The opening of this collection introduces a character who reflects on the arrival of a new school-teacher in a prairie farming community. As the narrator grapples with his mixed feelings about her presence—both admiration and annoyance—he reflects on his solitary life, the dynamics of community, and the challenges of change. Through a blend of humor and sincerity, the poem explores themes of responsibility, affection, and the transformative power of love, setting the stage for the poignant narratives that follow throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Blewett, Jean, 1862-1934
EBook No.: 35779
Published: Apr 6, 2011
Downloads: 114
Language: English
Subject: Canadian poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Cornflower, and Other Poems
Note: Reading ease score: 82.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness, Jane Robins and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Cornflower and Other Poems" by Jean Blewett is a collection of narrative and miscellaneous poetry written in the early 20th century. The poems often reflect themes of love, nature, and the intricacies of human relationships, capturing the essence of life in rural settings. Many pieces feature characters facing everyday life challenges and personal reflections, inviting readers into relatable scenarios filled with emotion and insight. The opening of this collection introduces a character who reflects on the arrival of a new school-teacher in a prairie farming community. As the narrator grapples with his mixed feelings about her presence—both admiration and annoyance—he reflects on his solitary life, the dynamics of community, and the challenges of change. Through a blend of humor and sincerity, the poem explores themes of responsibility, affection, and the transformative power of love, setting the stage for the poignant narratives that follow throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Blewett, Jean, 1862-1934
EBook No.: 35779
Published: Apr 6, 2011
Downloads: 114
Language: English
Subject: Canadian poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.