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Title: Florence on a Certain Night, and Other Poems
Note: Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "Florence on a Certain Night, and Other Poems" by Coningsby Dawson is a collection of poetic works written in the early 20th century. This volume explores themes of love, loss, beauty, and the fleeting nature of joy, often drawing upon historical figures and moments. The poems evoke a rich tapestry of emotions and imagery, likely appealing to readers who appreciate introspective and lyrical writing. At the start of the collection, the poem "Florence on a Certain Night" immerses the reader in the atmosphere of Florence in October 1504, evoking the spirit of youth and the search for happiness amidst the inevitability of death. The poem introduces characters such as Lorenzo de' Medici, reflecting on the joys of love and life while contemplating the regrets and aspirations of Leonardo da Vinci, who wrestles with artistic ambition and unfulfilled desire. The dialogue interspersed with verse gives a glimpse into the emotional struggles faced by these figures, setting a poignant tone for the poems that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dawson, Coningsby, 1883-1959
EBook No.: 52455
Published: Jun 30, 2016
Downloads: 121
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Florence on a Certain Night, and Other Poems
Note: Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
Summary: "Florence on a Certain Night, and Other Poems" by Coningsby Dawson is a collection of poetic works written in the early 20th century. This volume explores themes of love, loss, beauty, and the fleeting nature of joy, often drawing upon historical figures and moments. The poems evoke a rich tapestry of emotions and imagery, likely appealing to readers who appreciate introspective and lyrical writing. At the start of the collection, the poem "Florence on a Certain Night" immerses the reader in the atmosphere of Florence in October 1504, evoking the spirit of youth and the search for happiness amidst the inevitability of death. The poem introduces characters such as Lorenzo de' Medici, reflecting on the joys of love and life while contemplating the regrets and aspirations of Leonardo da Vinci, who wrestles with artistic ambition and unfulfilled desire. The dialogue interspersed with verse gives a glimpse into the emotional struggles faced by these figures, setting a poignant tone for the poems that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dawson, Coningsby, 1883-1959
EBook No.: 52455
Published: Jun 30, 2016
Downloads: 121
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.