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Title: Canadian Melodies and Poems

Note: Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Canadian Melodies and Poems" by George E. Merkley is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The work reflects a range of emotional experiences, encapsulating themes of nature, loss, love, and Canadian identity. Given its dedication to the Marquis of Lorne, the book also engages with the cultural and historical context of Canada during its formation as a nation. The collection comprises a variety of poems that capture the beauty and struggles of both the Canadian landscape and its people. The poems explore motifs such as the heartbreaking lament of a sailor's bride, reflections on the transient nature of life, and the deep sorrow of historical injustices. Merkley weaves in elements of folklore and personal experience, providing a nostalgic yet critical view of his homeland. Through richly descriptive language, the poems invoke vivid imagery of the wilderness, encapsulate the resilience of the human spirit, and reflect on the complexities of existence in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Merkley, George E. (George Earle), 1865-1904?

EBook No.: 52803

Published: Aug 14, 2016

Downloads: 47

Language: English

Subject: Canadian poetry -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Canadian Melodies and Poems

Note: Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Canadian Melodies and Poems" by George E. Merkley is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The work reflects a range of emotional experiences, encapsulating themes of nature, loss, love, and Canadian identity. Given its dedication to the Marquis of Lorne, the book also engages with the cultural and historical context of Canada during its formation as a nation. The collection comprises a variety of poems that capture the beauty and struggles of both the Canadian landscape and its people. The poems explore motifs such as the heartbreaking lament of a sailor's bride, reflections on the transient nature of life, and the deep sorrow of historical injustices. Merkley weaves in elements of folklore and personal experience, providing a nostalgic yet critical view of his homeland. Through richly descriptive language, the poems invoke vivid imagery of the wilderness, encapsulate the resilience of the human spirit, and reflect on the complexities of existence in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Merkley, George E. (George Earle), 1865-1904?

EBook No.: 52803

Published: Aug 14, 2016

Downloads: 47

Language: English

Subject: Canadian poetry -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.