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Title: A Shropshire Lad

Note: Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Albert Imrie, and David Widger

Summary: "A Shropshire Lad" by A. E. Housman is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. The work captures the beauty and melancholy of rural life in Shropshire, England, blending themes of youth, love, loss, and the passage of time. The collection is notable for its lyrical simplicity and emotional depth, exploring the human condition against the backdrop of the English countryside. The poems in "A Shropshire Lad" convey the experiences and reflections of a young man grappling with love, mortality, and the impact of war. Through vivid imagery and poignant language, Housman presents various characters, from soldiers and lovers to everyday folk, each facing the challenges of life with a mixture of hope and despair. The poems reflect on the transitory nature of beauty and happiness, often contrasting the vibrancy of youth with the inevitability of death and loss. Housman’s work resonates with a deep sense of nostalgia, creating a timeless connection to the emotions tied to human experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Housman, A. E. (Alfred Edward), 1859-1936

EBook No.: 5720

Published: May 1, 2004

Downloads: 2587

Language: English

Subject: Shropshire (England) -- Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: A Shropshire Lad

Note: Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Albert Imrie, and David Widger

Summary: "A Shropshire Lad" by A. E. Housman is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. The work captures the beauty and melancholy of rural life in Shropshire, England, blending themes of youth, love, loss, and the passage of time. The collection is notable for its lyrical simplicity and emotional depth, exploring the human condition against the backdrop of the English countryside. The poems in "A Shropshire Lad" convey the experiences and reflections of a young man grappling with love, mortality, and the impact of war. Through vivid imagery and poignant language, Housman presents various characters, from soldiers and lovers to everyday folk, each facing the challenges of life with a mixture of hope and despair. The poems reflect on the transitory nature of beauty and happiness, often contrasting the vibrancy of youth with the inevitability of death and loss. Housman’s work resonates with a deep sense of nostalgia, creating a timeless connection to the emotions tied to human experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Housman, A. E. (Alfred Edward), 1859-1936

EBook No.: 5720

Published: May 1, 2004

Downloads: 2587

Language: English

Subject: Shropshire (England) -- Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.