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 2016-02-09 Public domain in the USA. 67 Lang, Andrew 1844 1912 Lang, Walter Andrew XXXII Ballades in Blue China [1885] Transcribed from the 1885 Kegan Paul, Trench & Co. edition by David Price "XXXII Ballades in Blue China [1885]" by Andrew Lang is a collection of lyrical poetry written during the late 19th century. The book consists of thirty-two ballades that explore various themes ranging from nostalgia and nature to love and human follies. With a charm typical of the Victorian era, these ballades convey Lang's affection for classical forms, showcasing his mastery of rhyme and rhythm while touching on philosophical musings and playful satire. Throughout the collection, Lang crafts a beautiful tapestry of imagery and emotion, inviting readers to reflect on both profound themes and whimsical moments. Each ballade is a standalone piece, yet they collectively illustrate the author's varied interests and experiences, such as a whimsical ode to Cleopatra's Needle, musings on sleep, and a humorous take on gambling through the metaphor of roulette. Lang balances lightheartedness with deeper contemplation, urging readers to find joy and solace in simple pleasures, such as the appreciation of ancient blue china or memories of lost loves. The work stands as a testament to Lang's poetic skill and his ability to weave serious reflections with light-hearted whimsy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Ballades PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 109922 109816 2024-09-21T11:16:33.354738 2023-09-22T08:23:21.699175 text/html text/html 109103 2016-02-09T16:13:00 text/html 380090 2016-02-09T16:17:22 text/html application/zip 401404 2024-09-21T11:16:38.712509 application/epub+zip 398360 2024-09-21T11:16:34.719580 application/epub+zip 62980 2024-09-21T11:16:34.033514 application/epub+zip 461935 2024-09-21T11:16:41.263482 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 426469 2024-09-21T11:16:37.580500 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 92465 2022-09-23T09:38:20.981988 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 84277 84226 2024-09-21T11:16:32.653527 2023-09-22T08:23:20.991139 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 84419 2016-02-09T16:11:58 text/plain; charset=utf-8 31866 2016-02-09T16:17:22 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 17914 2024-09-21T11:16:41.444471 application/rdf+xml 8707 2024-09-21T11:16:34.106524 image/jpeg 1797 2024-09-21T11:16:34.070510 image/jpeg 389734 2024-09-21T11:16:33.374523 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia