Poems by Robert Southey

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Author Southey, Robert, 1774-1843
Title Poems
Note Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Clytie Siddall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Poems" by Robert Southey is a collection of lyrical verses written in the late 18th century. This anthology encapsulates a range of themes, including love, loss, liberty, and social justice, providing glimpses into Southey's thoughts as he journeys through various phases of his life and reflections on the world around him. The opening of the collection sets a reflective tone, presenting an introduction to the poet's artistic journey and intentions. Southey expresses a nostalgic admiration for the simplicity and emotional truth found in poetry while acknowledging his struggles with adapting to the conventions of the form, particularly with odes. The first poem serves as a sonnet that reflects on Southey's Pilgrim-like journey through life, characterized by both sorrow and the beauty found in poetic creation. He offers a bouquet woven from the "wild and simple flowers of Poesy" as a humble gift to a beloved, thereby establishing a personal connection that underscores the themes of love and longing in his work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 8212
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 24, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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