Preludes 1921-1922 by John Drinkwater
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"Preludes 1921-1922" by John Drinkwater is a poetic collection written in the early 20th century. This work encompasses a series of interconnected poems that delve into themes of love, friendship, beauty, and the human experience. The collection appears to weave together personal reflections and timeless narratives, drawing on classical and biblical influences to articulate emotional truths. Throughout the collection, Drinkwater explores various facets of life through distinct poems such as "David and
Jonathan," which contemplates friendship and love through the lens of the biblical figures David and Jonathan. In "The Maid of Naaman's Wife," he reflects on the power dynamics of love and loyalty in the context of societal status and illness. "Lake Winter" presents an evocative portrait of rural life and passion, illustrating the richness of human connection against the backdrop of nature. Themes such as the permanence of love amid life's transience, the conflict of loyalty and honor, and the pursuit of beauty remain central. This collection ultimately offers a meditative and lyrical exploration of love and human relationships, encouraging readers to ponder the depth of their own connections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Drinkwater, John, 1882-1937 |
|---|---|
| Title | Preludes 1921-1922 |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5628 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-05628-9 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Mar 19, 2014 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 391 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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