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Title: The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 07: Songs of Many Seasons

Note: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: David Widger

Summary: "Songs of Many Seasons" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poetry written in the mid-19th century. This volume captures the rich tapestry of life through verse, reflecting on themes such as nature, love, war, and the passage of time. Holmes’ work typically blends personal sentiment with broader societal commentary, providing insights into both individual experiences and collective historical moments. At the start of the collection, the opening poem "Opening the Window" sets the stage for what follows. Holmes writes with a sense of urgency as he liberates his "captive rhymes," inviting readers to explore themes of melancholy and joy intertwined in human experience. He hints at the varied subjects to come, from nostalgic reflections in "In the Quiet Days," to wartime sentiments in "To Canaan," all while emphasizing the universal connections between joy and sorrow, life and loss. The initial verses suggest a contemplative tone, with an exploration of the emotions that arise from both the tranquility of nature and the turbulence of human conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894

EBook No.: 7394

Published: Sep 30, 2004

Downloads: 70

Language: English

Subject: American poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 07: Songs of Many Seasons

Note: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: David Widger

Summary: "Songs of Many Seasons" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poetry written in the mid-19th century. This volume captures the rich tapestry of life through verse, reflecting on themes such as nature, love, war, and the passage of time. Holmes’ work typically blends personal sentiment with broader societal commentary, providing insights into both individual experiences and collective historical moments. At the start of the collection, the opening poem "Opening the Window" sets the stage for what follows. Holmes writes with a sense of urgency as he liberates his "captive rhymes," inviting readers to explore themes of melancholy and joy intertwined in human experience. He hints at the varied subjects to come, from nostalgic reflections in "In the Quiet Days," to wartime sentiments in "To Canaan," all while emphasizing the universal connections between joy and sorrow, life and loss. The initial verses suggest a contemplative tone, with an exploration of the emotions that arise from both the tranquility of nature and the turbulence of human conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894

EBook No.: 7394

Published: Sep 30, 2004

Downloads: 70

Language: English

Subject: American poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.