The book of earth by Alfred Noyes
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| Author | Noyes, Alfred, 1880-1958 |
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| LoC No. | 25015834 |
| Title | The book of earth |
| Original Publication | United States: Frederick A. Stokes,1925. |
| Series Title | The torch-bearers v.2 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The book of earth -- The Greeks -- Moving eastward -- The torch in Italy -- In France -- In Sweden -- Lamarck and the revolution -- In Germany -- In England -- Epilogue. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "The Book of Earth" by Alfred Noyes is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. The work explores profound themes related to nature, existence, and the intertwining of humanity with the ancient and mysterious world around us. Through rich imagery and philosophical inquiry, Noyes delves into the depths of the Grand Canyon, evoking a sense of timelessness and the elemental forces that shape our understanding of life. The opening portion of “The Book of Earth” takes readers on a vivid journey to the Grand Canyon, where the narrator stands on its brink, surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and existential contemplation. He observes the majesty of the landscape, juxtaposed with the vastness of time and the insignificance of human existence. This metaphorical reflection evokes deep questions about life’s mysteries and humanity’s place within the broader tapestry of nature. As the narrative unfolds, themes of awe, solitude, and the search for meaning are established, setting the tone for the exploration of the Earth’s timeless "script" and the musings of great thinkers to come throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Scientists -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68134 |
| Release Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 59 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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