Stories in Verse by Henry Abbey
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About this eBook
| Author | Abbey, Henry, 1842-1911 |
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| LoC No. | 18013439 |
| Title | Stories in Verse |
| Original Publication | New York, A.D.F. Randolph & co., 1869. |
| Source Description | 4 p.l., 128 p. 18 x 12 cm. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, storm and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works from the University of Michigan Digital Libraries.) |
| Summary | "Stories in Verse" by Henry Abbey is a collection of narrative poems written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of love, loss, and personal growth through various characters and their experiences, notably including the tales of unrequited love and the trials of slaves in America. A recurring focus on relationships and the struggles encountered in different social contexts suggests a commentary on the human condition. The opening of the collection introduces a series of verses that set the tone for the narratives to follow. The first poem, "Blanche," tells of a flower vendor whose beauty captivates the speaker, evoking feelings of empathy as he reflects on her modesty and the hardships she endures in a bustling city. Other pieces touch on themes of love lost and found, alluding to deeper societal issues through personal stories. The sense of longing and the intertwining of hope and despair are prevalent, painting a vivid picture of the characters' emotional landscapes. Whether focused on the sweet allure of affection or the grim realities of life, the opening verses promise a rich exploration of human experiences through Henry Abbey's poetic lens. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23037 |
| Release Date | Oct 16, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 86 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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