Perpetual Light : a memorial by William Rose Benét

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Author Benét, William Rose, 1886-1950
Title Perpetual Light : a memorial
Note Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Skip Doughty, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Perpetual Light: A Memorial" by William Rose Benét is a poignant collection of poems, written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a heartfelt tribute to the author's late wife, Teresa Frances Thompson, blending personal reflection with broader themes of love, loss, and memory. It intricately captures the essence of deep emotional connections and the struggle to articulate such profound experiences. The collection is divided into two main sections: "Before" and "After," each containing a series of poems that explore the relationship between Benét and his beloved. In "Before," the poet writes about their shared moments, love, and aspirations, while "After" delves into the pain and sorrow following her passing. The poems reflect on concepts such as beauty, purity, and the enduring impact of love, all infused with a sense of spiritual longing. Through vivid imagery and lyrical language, Benét navigates personal grief while celebrating the light that his wife brought into his life, ultimately suggesting that true love transcends even death. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 6597
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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