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Title: Last Poems by A. E. Housman

Note: Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by A. P. Saulters, and David Widger

Summary: "Last Poems by A. E. Housman" by A. E. Housman is a collection of poetry published in the early 20th century, reflecting the complexities of human experiences such as love, loss, and mortality. Housman's work, deeply rooted in themes of nostalgia and the transience of life, follows a somber tone, imbuing each poem with both personal introspection and broader existential contemplation. The collection presents a series of poignant reflections on death, warfare, and the passage of time. Each poem is carefully crafted, often addressing the fates of soldiers, the brevity of life, and the enduring nature of memory. Through vivid imagery and rich language, Housman captures the bittersweet essence of youth and bravado against the backdrop of inevitable mortality. The evocative verses resonate with a sense of longing for lost companions and unfulfilled dreams, consolidating the poet's deep connection to life’s fleeting moments and the collective human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Housman, A. E. (Alfred Edward), 1859-1936

EBook No.: 7848

Published: Apr 1, 2005

Downloads: 569

Language: English

Subject: English poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Last Poems by A. E. Housman

Note: Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by A. P. Saulters, and David Widger

Summary: "Last Poems by A. E. Housman" by A. E. Housman is a collection of poetry published in the early 20th century, reflecting the complexities of human experiences such as love, loss, and mortality. Housman's work, deeply rooted in themes of nostalgia and the transience of life, follows a somber tone, imbuing each poem with both personal introspection and broader existential contemplation. The collection presents a series of poignant reflections on death, warfare, and the passage of time. Each poem is carefully crafted, often addressing the fates of soldiers, the brevity of life, and the enduring nature of memory. Through vivid imagery and rich language, Housman captures the bittersweet essence of youth and bravado against the backdrop of inevitable mortality. The evocative verses resonate with a sense of longing for lost companions and unfulfilled dreams, consolidating the poet's deep connection to life’s fleeting moments and the collective human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Housman, A. E. (Alfred Edward), 1859-1936

EBook No.: 7848

Published: Apr 1, 2005

Downloads: 569

Language: English

Subject: English poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.