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Title: Helen of Troy, and Other Poems
Note: Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by A. Light and L. Bowser. For Gwenette
Summary: "Helen of Troy, and Other Poems" by Sara Teasdale is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, beauty, and sorrow, drawing on classical figures such as Helen of Troy, Sappho, and Guenevere to illustrate the emotional landscape of the human experience. Teasdale's lyrical style combines personal reflection with mythological allusions, creating a poignant exploration of the struggles and joys associated with love. The poems within the collection delve into the complexities of desire and regret, often personifying love as a powerful and sometimes destructive force. In "Helen of Troy," the titular character laments her beauty and the havoc it wreaks on her life, embodying the eternal strife between beauty and suffering. Other poems, such as "Beatrice" and "Sappho," showcase the burden of love experienced by iconic women from literature and history, blending their narratives with the poet’s own reflections on longing and loss. Teasdale captures the transient nature of love and the lingering impact it leaves, evoking a sense of deep yearning and introspection throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Teasdale, Sara, 1884-1933
EBook No.: 400
Published: Jan 1, 1996
Downloads: 123
Language: English
Subject: Mythology, Greek -- Poetry
Subject: Lyric poetry
Subject: Helen, of Troy, Queen of Sparta -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Helen of Troy, and Other Poems
Note: Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by A. Light and L. Bowser. For Gwenette
Summary: "Helen of Troy, and Other Poems" by Sara Teasdale is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, beauty, and sorrow, drawing on classical figures such as Helen of Troy, Sappho, and Guenevere to illustrate the emotional landscape of the human experience. Teasdale's lyrical style combines personal reflection with mythological allusions, creating a poignant exploration of the struggles and joys associated with love. The poems within the collection delve into the complexities of desire and regret, often personifying love as a powerful and sometimes destructive force. In "Helen of Troy," the titular character laments her beauty and the havoc it wreaks on her life, embodying the eternal strife between beauty and suffering. Other poems, such as "Beatrice" and "Sappho," showcase the burden of love experienced by iconic women from literature and history, blending their narratives with the poet’s own reflections on longing and loss. Teasdale captures the transient nature of love and the lingering impact it leaves, evoking a sense of deep yearning and introspection throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Teasdale, Sara, 1884-1933
EBook No.: 400
Published: Jan 1, 1996
Downloads: 123
Language: English
Subject: Mythology, Greek -- Poetry
Subject: Lyric poetry
Subject: Helen, of Troy, Queen of Sparta -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.