The Violet Book by Willis Boyd Allen
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| Compiler | Allen, Willis Boyd, 1855-1938 |
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| LoC No. | 09025759 |
| Title | The Violet Book |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Violet Book" by Willis Boyd Allen is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This anthology celebrates the beauty and symbolism of violets, featuring a range of poems from various authors that highlight the flower's significance in literature and nature. Through its verses, it seeks to evoke emotions associated with nostalgia, love, and the gentle beauty of spring. The opening of the book introduces the theme of violets as a favored subject among poets, discussing how these humble flowers have inspired both famous and lesser-known literary figures throughout history. The text includes quotations and highlights notable lines from poets like William Shakespeare and Robert Browning, illustrating the historical affection for violets in poetic expressions of love and nature. Furthermore, the preface establishes the compiler’s appreciation for collecting these poetic treasures from various sources, inviting readers to explore how violets serve as a metaphor for deeper emotional experiences tied to love and memory. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Violets -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42134 |
| Release Date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 143 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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