This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 04013913
Title: Ballades and Verses Vain
Note: Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary: "Ballades and Verses Vain" by Andrew Lang is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This work features various poetic forms, including ballades and sonnets, showcasing Lang's mastery of rhythm and rhyme while exploring themes of love, nature, and mortality. The poems reflect Lang's deep appreciation for literary tradition, often invoking classical references and a nostalgic tone, inviting readers into a rich, lyrical world. At the start of the collection, the reader is introduced to Lang's lyrical prowess through the "Ballade Dedicatory" and several other ballades. These opening poems convey a sense of history and personal reflection, often drawing connections between the present and the past while portraying intimate moments and sentiments. Lang's exploration of seasonal changes and the passage of time is particularly poignant, setting the stage for a thematic journey that balances light-heartedness with deeper philosophical musings throughout the collection. Overall, the opening portion of the book establishes a charming yet contemplative tone that invites readers to linger on the beauty of language and the intricacies of human emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912
EBook No.: 45173
Published: Mar 19, 2014
Downloads: 59
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
Subject: Ballades
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04013913
Title: Ballades and Verses Vain
Note: Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary: "Ballades and Verses Vain" by Andrew Lang is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This work features various poetic forms, including ballades and sonnets, showcasing Lang's mastery of rhythm and rhyme while exploring themes of love, nature, and mortality. The poems reflect Lang's deep appreciation for literary tradition, often invoking classical references and a nostalgic tone, inviting readers into a rich, lyrical world. At the start of the collection, the reader is introduced to Lang's lyrical prowess through the "Ballade Dedicatory" and several other ballades. These opening poems convey a sense of history and personal reflection, often drawing connections between the present and the past while portraying intimate moments and sentiments. Lang's exploration of seasonal changes and the passage of time is particularly poignant, setting the stage for a thematic journey that balances light-heartedness with deeper philosophical musings throughout the collection. Overall, the opening portion of the book establishes a charming yet contemplative tone that invites readers to linger on the beauty of language and the intricacies of human emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912
EBook No.: 45173
Published: Mar 19, 2014
Downloads: 59
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
Subject: Ballades
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.