The flying parliament, and other poems by Edwina Stanton Babcock
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| Author | Babcock, Edwina Stanton, 1875-1965 |
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| LoC No. | 19003146 |
| Title | The flying parliament, and other poems |
| Original Publication | New York: James T. White & Co., 1918. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "The Flying Parliament and Other Poems" by Edwina Stanton Babcock is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The compilation reflects on themes of war, beauty, and humanity, particularly in the context of World War I, offering a poignant exploration of hope, loss, and resilience. The title poem and central piece, “The Flying Parliament,” introduces characters dealing with the harsh realities of war in Venice, interwoven with visions of peace and the yearning for normalcy. At the start of "The Flying Parliament," the scene is set in a war-torn Venice, where a war correspondent observes the deserted Piazza San Marco. The atmosphere is somber, filled with the sounds of distant gunfire, contrasting the memories of a vibrant city filled with life. A child feeding the pigeons symbolizes innocence amidst chaos, while the American's reflections on the devastation evoke a sense of loss. Interactions with the child and an elderly woodcarver reveal deeper philosophical themes about peace and the enduring spirit of humanity, underlining the collection's poignant mixture of beauty and sorrow in the face of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry |
| Subject | American poetry -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 74264 |
| Release Date | Aug 16, 2024 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 17, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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