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Title: Etain the Beloved, and Other Poems

Note: Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David E. Brown, Bryan Ness and the Online
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Summary: "Etain the Beloved, and Other Poems" by James Henry Cousins is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century. The poems explore themes of love, mythology, nature, and the human experience, with a particular emphasis on blending ancient Irish mythological elements with contemporary poetic expression. The centerpiece is the narrative poem "Etain the Beloved," which recounts a story from Irish mythology concerning themes of fate, love, and transformation. The collection begins with "Etain the Beloved," a lyrical narrative depicting the love story between King Eochaidh and his destined bride, Etain, intertwined with elements of ancient Irish lore. The poem unfolds the journey of King Eochaidh as he seeks his queen, detailing the powerful connections between love and sovereignty. Other poems in the collection, such as "Death and Life," "A Schoolboy Plays Cuchulain," and "The Fairy Ring," weave together personal reflections and cultural commentary, illustrating the interaction between nature and human emotion. Cousins also delves into abstract themes of love, absence, and existence, using nature as a backdrop to deepen the reader's understanding of the emotional landscape depicted in his work. Through a blend of rich imagery and mythological references, Cousins captures the essence of the Celtic spirit and the complexities of human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cousins, James Henry, 1873-1956

EBook No.: 38135

Published: Nov 25, 2011

Downloads: 58

Language: English

Subject: Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Etain the Beloved, and Other Poems

Note: Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David E. Brown, Bryan Ness and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Etain the Beloved, and Other Poems" by James Henry Cousins is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century. The poems explore themes of love, mythology, nature, and the human experience, with a particular emphasis on blending ancient Irish mythological elements with contemporary poetic expression. The centerpiece is the narrative poem "Etain the Beloved," which recounts a story from Irish mythology concerning themes of fate, love, and transformation. The collection begins with "Etain the Beloved," a lyrical narrative depicting the love story between King Eochaidh and his destined bride, Etain, intertwined with elements of ancient Irish lore. The poem unfolds the journey of King Eochaidh as he seeks his queen, detailing the powerful connections between love and sovereignty. Other poems in the collection, such as "Death and Life," "A Schoolboy Plays Cuchulain," and "The Fairy Ring," weave together personal reflections and cultural commentary, illustrating the interaction between nature and human emotion. Cousins also delves into abstract themes of love, absence, and existence, using nature as a backdrop to deepen the reader's understanding of the emotional landscape depicted in his work. Through a blend of rich imagery and mythological references, Cousins captures the essence of the Celtic spirit and the complexities of human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cousins, James Henry, 1873-1956

EBook No.: 38135

Published: Nov 25, 2011

Downloads: 58

Language: English

Subject: Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.