Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2003-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 173 Swinburne, Algernon Charles 1837 1909 Maitland, Thomas Maitland, A. C. (Algernon Charles) Songs Before Sunrise Transcribed from the 1917 William Heinemann edition by David Price "Songs Before Sunrise" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a collection of poems written during the late 19th century. The work is an impassioned exploration of themes such as revolution, freedom, and the Republican ideals surrounding Italy, reflective of the political landscape of its time. With a strong connection to historical figures, particularly the revolutionary Joseph Mazzini—who is honored in the dedication—the poems convey a sense of yearning for social justice and national unity. The opening of this collection weaves a rich tapestry of imagery and emotion, beginning with a dedication that expresses gratitude to Mazzini for his influence. The first poem, "Prelude," sets a contemplative tone, contemplating the interplay between youth, time, and the profound desire for freedom and self-knowledge. It speaks to the struggles of the human soul while invoking the spirit of revolutionary fervor. As the reader delves deeper, they encounter a call to action and an eloquent expression of hope amidst tumultuous times, foreshadowing the strong voice that Swinburne channels throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en English poetry -- 19th century PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 343778 343682 2024-10-02T11:05:49.932142 2023-10-02T09:38:37.409512 text/html text/html 381221 2014-09-13T02:46:18 text/html 194073 2014-09-13T02:51:41 text/html application/zip 286380 2024-10-02T11:06:17.198046 application/epub+zip 284332 2024-10-02T11:06:01.636188 application/epub+zip 184313 2024-10-02T11:05:56.040119 application/epub+zip 447402 2024-10-02T11:06:22.100010 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 386893 2024-10-02T11:06:08.395071 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 285396 2022-09-02T12:58:58.213013 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 287190 287145 2024-10-02T11:05:47.990151 2023-10-02T09:38:35.802519 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 287340 2014-09-13T02:48:08 text/plain; charset=utf-8 104120 2014-09-13T02:51:41 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19196 2024-10-02T11:06:22.245971 application/rdf+xml 10233 2024-10-02T11:05:56.697111 image/jpeg 2636 2024-10-02T11:05:56.396184 image/jpeg 270467 2024-10-02T11:05:49.966131 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia