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Title: The Verse of Alfred Lichtenstein
Note: Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Michael Pullen
Summary: "The Verse of Alfred Lichtenstein" by Alfred Lichtenstein is a collection of poems written during the early 20th century, particularly in a period marked by the turbulence of pre-World War I Europe. The book explores themes of love, death, longing, and the absurdities of life through a lyrical lens, employing vivid imagery and a blend of cynical humor with somber introspection. Lichtenstein’s poetry often reflects a sense of disconnection and critique of societal norms. The content of the book is organized into three main groups of poetry: the first includes lyrical and traditional forms centered on the emotional experiences of love and loss; the second features fantastical and playful imagery, which juxtaposes the grotesque with the familiar; and the final set consists of reflections and meditations that reveal deeper idiosyncrasies in thoughts about life and existence. Poems like “Twilight” capture the essence of the everyday while hinting at underlying turmoil, whereas “Capriccio” and “The Sad Man” showcase Lichtenstein's talent for intertwining the absurd with the profound. Overall, the collection evokes a rich tapestry of human emotions and existential musings, inviting readers to ponder the contrast between the mundane and the extraordinary in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lichtenstein, Alfred, 1889-1914
EBook No.: 4369
Published: Aug 1, 2003
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: German poetry -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Verse of Alfred Lichtenstein
Note: Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Michael Pullen
Summary: "The Verse of Alfred Lichtenstein" by Alfred Lichtenstein is a collection of poems written during the early 20th century, particularly in a period marked by the turbulence of pre-World War I Europe. The book explores themes of love, death, longing, and the absurdities of life through a lyrical lens, employing vivid imagery and a blend of cynical humor with somber introspection. Lichtenstein’s poetry often reflects a sense of disconnection and critique of societal norms. The content of the book is organized into three main groups of poetry: the first includes lyrical and traditional forms centered on the emotional experiences of love and loss; the second features fantastical and playful imagery, which juxtaposes the grotesque with the familiar; and the final set consists of reflections and meditations that reveal deeper idiosyncrasies in thoughts about life and existence. Poems like “Twilight” capture the essence of the everyday while hinting at underlying turmoil, whereas “Capriccio” and “The Sad Man” showcase Lichtenstein's talent for intertwining the absurd with the profound. Overall, the collection evokes a rich tapestry of human emotions and existential musings, inviting readers to ponder the contrast between the mundane and the extraordinary in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lichtenstein, Alfred, 1889-1914
EBook No.: 4369
Published: Aug 1, 2003
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: German poetry -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.