Myth and Romance: Being a Book of Verses by Madison Julius Cawein

"Myth and Romance: Being a Book of Verses" by Madison Julius Cawein is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The poems explore themes of nature, beauty, mythology, and love through richly descriptive language and vivid imagery. The collection captures the essence of romantic idealism, drawing upon classical influences and nature's splendor to evoke deep emotional responses. The opening of the collection sets a lyrical tone, showcasing Cawein's mastery of rhythm and meter. In the initial verses, the speaker reflects on the presence of mythological figures in nature, such as Dryads and Naiads, as they engage with the beauty of Spring and the natural world. This interplay of human emotion and mythical imagery illustrates a deep connection to the past and a longing for the ephemeral, inviting readers into a world where the boundaries of reality and myth blur. As the speaker wanders through enchanted landscapes, the themes of desire and aspiration emerge, establishing the collection's exploration of the profound experiences that bind humanity to the poetry of existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Cawein, Madison Julius, 1865-1914
Title Myth and Romance: Being a Book of Verses
Credits Produced by Digital & Multimedia Center, Michigan State
University Libraries, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Sankar
Viswanathan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Poetry
Category Text
eBook-No. 16535
Release Date
Last Update Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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