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Title: Canadian Battlefields, and Other Poems

Note: Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Canadian Battlefields and Other Poems" by Lieut.-Col. J. R. Wilkinson is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on themes of nature, patriotism, and historical events, particularly significant battles in Canadian history. Through a range of lyrical expressions, Wilkinson evokes a sense of national pride and connection to the land. The opening of the collection presents a preface where the author shares his intentions and acknowledges his artistic insecurities. Wilkinson expresses a desire to capture the beauty of various themes, including love, nature, and historical struggles for freedom. The first poem, "What Shall I Sing?," illustrates the poet's internal contemplation on the themes he could explore, touching on the joys of home, the glory of war, and the splendors of nature. This excerpt sets the stage for a broader reflection on Canada’s historical and cultural identity, inviting readers into a rich tapestry of emotion and thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wilkinson, J. R. (John Richardson), -1908

EBook No.: 53545

Published: Nov 17, 2016

Downloads: 63

Language: English

Subject: Canadian poetry -- 19th century

Subject: Canada -- History -- Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Canadian Battlefields, and Other Poems

Note: Reading ease score: 73.8 (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 Battlefields and Other Poems" by Lieut.-Col. J. R. Wilkinson is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on themes of nature, patriotism, and historical events, particularly significant battles in Canadian history. Through a range of lyrical expressions, Wilkinson evokes a sense of national pride and connection to the land. The opening of the collection presents a preface where the author shares his intentions and acknowledges his artistic insecurities. Wilkinson expresses a desire to capture the beauty of various themes, including love, nature, and historical struggles for freedom. The first poem, "What Shall I Sing?," illustrates the poet's internal contemplation on the themes he could explore, touching on the joys of home, the glory of war, and the splendors of nature. This excerpt sets the stage for a broader reflection on Canada’s historical and cultural identity, inviting readers into a rich tapestry of emotion and thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wilkinson, J. R. (John Richardson), -1908

EBook No.: 53545

Published: Nov 17, 2016

Downloads: 63

Language: English

Subject: Canadian poetry -- 19th century

Subject: Canada -- History -- Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.