Project Gutenberg 2004-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 150 Weir, Arthur 1864 1902 Fleurs De Lys, and Other Poems Reading ease score: 83.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. This eBook was produced by Michelle Shepard, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Fleurs De Lys, and Other Poems" by Arthur Weir is a collection of poetry written during the late 19th century. This volume showcases a range of themes, including Canadian history, nature, love, and reflections on the human experience. The title "Fleurs De Lys" refers to the royal emblem associated with France and reflects the historical and cultural significance of the French presence in Canada, which serves as an underlying theme throughout the collection. The poems are diverse, ranging from narratives honoring pivotal figures in Canadian history, such as Champlain and Maisonneuve, to lyrical explorations of love and nature. Weir utilizes rich imagery and historical references to evoke emotion and a sense of place, connecting the reader to the land and its legacy. The collection includes pieces like "The Captured Flag," which recounts a moment from the siege of Quebec, and "To One Who Loves Red Roses," which delves into the personal nuances of affection. Weir's exploration of themes related to identity, loss, and beauty invites readers to reflect on their own experiences within the context of the Canadian landscape and its history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Canadian poetry -- 19th century PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 151352 151195 2024-10-03T11:54:26.115216 2023-10-03T10:25:10.781035 text/html text/html 151345 151188 2024-10-03T11:54:26.375196 2023-10-03T10:25:10.956047 text/html text/html 129170 2024-10-03T11:54:34.607157 application/epub+zip 128380 2024-10-03T11:54:29.956159 application/epub+zip 112338 2024-10-03T11:54:28.405169 application/epub+zip 291193 2024-10-03T11:54:37.835116 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 255160 2024-10-03T11:54:33.352141 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 213764 2022-09-04T04:14:59.305528 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 116038 115932 2024-10-03T11:54:25.799191 2023-10-03T10:25:10.564032 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 111068 2020-12-30T05:44:32 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 46491 2020-12-30T05:44:32 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 18374 2024-10-03T11:54:37.964108 application/rdf+xml 15386 2024-10-03T11:54:28.945155 image/jpeg 4066 2024-10-03T11:54:28.675157 image/jpeg 124549 2024-10-03T11:54:26.389176 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog