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Title: The Poems of Sidney Lanier

Note: Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Summary: "The Poems of Sidney Lanier" by Sidney Lanier is a collection of poetry created in the late 19th century, honoring the works of the American Georgian poet and scholar. This compilation presents a range of Lanier's verses that explore themes of nature, human emotion, and the interplay between music and poetry, reflecting his deep appreciation for both artistic forms. The collection is edited by his wife, providing a rich context that adds personal depth to the understanding of Lanier's life and artistic journey. The opening of this collection sets the stage for the poet's life and introduces readers to his deep connection with music and the natural world. Detailed personal accounts reveal his struggles and triumphs as an artist, emphasizing how his health issues intertwined with his creative endeavors. The text begins with a memorial that depicts Sidney Lanier's family background, musical inclinations, and the onset of war, which interrupted his academic pursuits. His artistic spirit shines through, as he articulates a profound yearning for beauty and meaning, suggesting that even amid personal and societal turbulence, the soul seeks expression and connection within the embrace of nature and art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lanier, Sidney, 1842-1881

EBook No.: 579

Published: Jul 1, 1996

Downloads: 112

Language: English

Subject: American poetry

Subject: Pastoral poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Poems of Sidney Lanier

Note: Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Summary: "The Poems of Sidney Lanier" by Sidney Lanier is a collection of poetry created in the late 19th century, honoring the works of the American Georgian poet and scholar. This compilation presents a range of Lanier's verses that explore themes of nature, human emotion, and the interplay between music and poetry, reflecting his deep appreciation for both artistic forms. The collection is edited by his wife, providing a rich context that adds personal depth to the understanding of Lanier's life and artistic journey. The opening of this collection sets the stage for the poet's life and introduces readers to his deep connection with music and the natural world. Detailed personal accounts reveal his struggles and triumphs as an artist, emphasizing how his health issues intertwined with his creative endeavors. The text begins with a memorial that depicts Sidney Lanier's family background, musical inclinations, and the onset of war, which interrupted his academic pursuits. His artistic spirit shines through, as he articulates a profound yearning for beauty and meaning, suggesting that even amid personal and societal turbulence, the soul seeks expression and connection within the embrace of nature and art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lanier, Sidney, 1842-1881

EBook No.: 579

Published: Jul 1, 1996

Downloads: 112

Language: English

Subject: American poetry

Subject: Pastoral poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.