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Title: Poems & Parodies

Alternate Title: Poems and Parodies

Note: Reading ease score: 83.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "Poems & Parodies by Tom Kettle" is a collection of poetry and verse written in the early 20th century, specifically in the period leading up to and during World War I. The author, Tom Kettle, was a multifaceted individual known for his roles as a soldier, politician, and poet, and his works reflect the rich cultural and political landscape of Ireland during this tumultuous time. This collection encompasses various themes, including personal reflections, political commentary, and war poetry. The book features a versatile range of poems touching on Kettle’s love for his homeland, his experiences as a soldier, and his philosophical musings on life, grief, and duty. Through early poems such as "To Young Ireland" and poignant war pieces like "A Nation’s Freedom," Kettle expresses deep patriotism and a complex understanding of sacrifice and loss in the face of conflict. His parodies and translations also showcase his wit, making the collection not only a serious exploration of profound subjects but also a playful engagement with language and literary form. Overall, the poems in this volume capture the essence of Kettle’s thoughts and feelings as he navigated his own journey through love, loss, and the harsh realities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Kettle, Tom, 1880-1916

EBook No.: 38898

Published: Feb 16, 2012

Downloads: 78

Language: English

Subject: English poetry -- Irish authors

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Poems & Parodies

Alternate Title: Poems and Parodies

Note: Reading ease score: 83.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "Poems & Parodies by Tom Kettle" is a collection of poetry and verse written in the early 20th century, specifically in the period leading up to and during World War I. The author, Tom Kettle, was a multifaceted individual known for his roles as a soldier, politician, and poet, and his works reflect the rich cultural and political landscape of Ireland during this tumultuous time. This collection encompasses various themes, including personal reflections, political commentary, and war poetry. The book features a versatile range of poems touching on Kettle’s love for his homeland, his experiences as a soldier, and his philosophical musings on life, grief, and duty. Through early poems such as "To Young Ireland" and poignant war pieces like "A Nation’s Freedom," Kettle expresses deep patriotism and a complex understanding of sacrifice and loss in the face of conflict. His parodies and translations also showcase his wit, making the collection not only a serious exploration of profound subjects but also a playful engagement with language and literary form. Overall, the poems in this volume capture the essence of Kettle’s thoughts and feelings as he navigated his own journey through love, loss, and the harsh realities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Kettle, Tom, 1880-1916

EBook No.: 38898

Published: Feb 16, 2012

Downloads: 78

Language: English

Subject: English poetry -- Irish authors

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.