Flame and Shadow by Sara Teasdale

"Flame and Shadow" by Sara Teasdale is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of beauty, love, nature, and the complexities of human emotion across a series of lyrical poems. Teasdale's work reflects her deep sensibility to the natural world and the inner landscape of feeling, intertwined with reflections on life and mortality. In this collection, each poem embodies Teasdale's rich imagery and profound insights, capturing moments of beauty and sorrow. The pieces range from meditations on the fleeting nature of life and love to vibrant depictions of the natural world, including flowers, stars, and seasons. Throughout the poems, there is a sense of longing and introspection, as the speaker grapples with existential questions and personal memories. Teasdale's ability to express complex emotions through simple, expressive language makes "Flame and Shadow" resonate deeply, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of love, loss, and the beauty of the world around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Teasdale, Sara, 1884-1933
Title Flame and Shadow
Credits Produced by A. Light
Reading Level Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject American poetry
Subject Lyric poetry
Category Text
eBook-No. 591
Release Date
Last Update Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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