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LoC No.: 24002867
Title: Willow's forge, and other poems
Original Publication: London: Erskine Macdonald, 1914.
Note: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Willow's Forge, and Other Poems" by Sheila Kaye-Smith is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. This work showcases Kaye-Smith's distinctive voice and her thematic exploration of love, loss, nature, and the human condition, reflective of her time. The collection offers a range of styles, from traditional ballads to introspective lyrics, that all contribute to a rich tapestry of emotions and experiences. The poems in "Willow's Forge" delve deeply into the complexities of love, lamentation, and the interplay between life and death. In the titular poem, for instance, the speaker experiences a haunting connection with a lost love, blending elements of madness and longing. Other pieces, such as "The Ballad of a Motor Bus," capture the vibrancy of urban life with rich imagery, while "The Counsel of Gilgamesh" philosophizes about the eternal search for meaning. Throughout the collection, Kaye-Smith’s vivid imagery and emotional resonance invite readers to reflect on their own encounters with love’s ephemeral nature and the inevitable transience of human existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kaye-Smith, Sheila, 1887-1956
EBook No.: 75479
Published: Feb 27, 2025
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: English poetry -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 24002867
Title: Willow's forge, and other poems
Original Publication: London: Erskine Macdonald, 1914.
Note: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Willow's Forge, and Other Poems" by Sheila Kaye-Smith is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. This work showcases Kaye-Smith's distinctive voice and her thematic exploration of love, loss, nature, and the human condition, reflective of her time. The collection offers a range of styles, from traditional ballads to introspective lyrics, that all contribute to a rich tapestry of emotions and experiences. The poems in "Willow's Forge" delve deeply into the complexities of love, lamentation, and the interplay between life and death. In the titular poem, for instance, the speaker experiences a haunting connection with a lost love, blending elements of madness and longing. Other pieces, such as "The Ballad of a Motor Bus," capture the vibrancy of urban life with rich imagery, while "The Counsel of Gilgamesh" philosophizes about the eternal search for meaning. Throughout the collection, Kaye-Smith’s vivid imagery and emotional resonance invite readers to reflect on their own encounters with love’s ephemeral nature and the inevitable transience of human existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kaye-Smith, Sheila, 1887-1956
EBook No.: 75479
Published: Feb 27, 2025
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: English poetry -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.