Sonnets and Songs by Helen Hay Whitney
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About this eBook
| Author | Whitney, Helen Hay, 1875-1944 |
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| Title | Sonnets and Songs |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Sonnets and Songs" by Helen Hay Whitney is a poetic collection published in the early 20th century. This volume is comprised of both sonnets and songs, reflecting themes of love, nature, existence, and personal introspection common in romantic literature of the early 1900s. The work showcases the emotive power of poetry, evoking a wide range of feelings from anguish and longing to joy and tranquility through lyrical expressions. The collection features a variety of poems that explore the intricacies of love and the human experience. The sonnets delve into the depths of desire, loss, and the bittersweet aspects of love, while the songs often convey a more direct emotional response to life's fleeting moments and nature's beauty. For example, pieces like "Ave atque Vale" examine themes of remembrance and finality, whereas “On the White Road” captures a somber, reflective mood. Across the poems, Whitney's use of vivid imagery and poignant language invites readers to connect deeply with the emotional landscapes portrayed, reflecting both the yearnings and complexities of love and life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35098 |
| Release Date | Jan 28, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 68 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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