This edition had all images removed.
Title:
The Poetical Works of David Gray
A New and Enlarged Edition
Note: Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Paul Marshall, Bryan Ness
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian
Libraries)
Summary: "The Poetical Works of David Gray" by David Gray is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This compilation serves as a testament to Gray's deep connection with nature, the human experience, and themes of beauty and mortality. The work encompasses various poems emphasizing the poet's reflections on life, love, and the natural world, infused with a lyrical quality that resonates with emotive depth. The opening of this collection introduces readers to the beauty of the Luggie, a river that serves as both a literal and metaphorical flow through Gray’s poetic landscape. In rich, descriptive language, he celebrates the physical beauty that surrounds him, conveying a profound sense of nostalgia and contemplation. The poet reflects on his connection to friends, nature, and the passage of time while grappling with impending death and the longing for eternal beauty. Through these introspective verses, Gray invites readers to share in his observations, creating a tapestry of interwoven memories and deep emotional insights that set the tone for the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gray, David, 1838-1861
Editor: Bell, Henry Glassford, 1803-1874
EBook No.: 55716
Published: Oct 9, 2017
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: English poetry -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Poetical Works of David Gray
A New and Enlarged Edition
Note: Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Paul Marshall, Bryan Ness
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian
Libraries)
Summary: "The Poetical Works of David Gray" by David Gray is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This compilation serves as a testament to Gray's deep connection with nature, the human experience, and themes of beauty and mortality. The work encompasses various poems emphasizing the poet's reflections on life, love, and the natural world, infused with a lyrical quality that resonates with emotive depth. The opening of this collection introduces readers to the beauty of the Luggie, a river that serves as both a literal and metaphorical flow through Gray’s poetic landscape. In rich, descriptive language, he celebrates the physical beauty that surrounds him, conveying a profound sense of nostalgia and contemplation. The poet reflects on his connection to friends, nature, and the passage of time while grappling with impending death and the longing for eternal beauty. Through these introspective verses, Gray invites readers to share in his observations, creating a tapestry of interwoven memories and deep emotional insights that set the tone for the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gray, David, 1838-1861
Editor: Bell, Henry Glassford, 1803-1874
EBook No.: 55716
Published: Oct 9, 2017
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: English poetry -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.