Primavera: Poems by Four Authors by Phillips, Binyon, Cripps, and Ghose
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About this eBook
| Author | Phillips, Stephen, 1864-1915 |
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| Author | Binyon, Laurence, 1869-1943 |
| Author | Cripps, Arthur Shearly, 1869-1952 |
| Author | Ghose, Manmohan, 1869-1924 |
| Title | Primavera: Poems by Four Authors |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Primavera: Poems by Four Authors" by Phillips, Binyon, Cripps, and Ghose is a collection of poetry crafted by four friends, specifically three undergraduates from Oxford, during the late 19th century. This anthology encapsulates themes of youth, love, and the bittersweet nature of human emotions, resonating with the spirit of the Anglican aesthetic movement of that era. Each poem reflects a delicate refinement in style, showcasing the authors' intent to capture the ephemeral beauty of spring alongside the inherent melancholy of lost opportunities and love. The book presents a selection of verses that delve into motifs of longing and remembrance, often contrasting the joys of youthful exuberance with the inevitable sorrow of loss. The poets articulate a shared sense of nostalgia, as seen in works like "To a Lost Love" and "Testamentum Amoris," where the interplay between love and grief is explored. Pieces such as "Youth" articulate the fervent aspirations and subsequent disillusionments of young adulthood, while "Raymond and Ida" illustrates tender connections amid dark forebodings. Overall, "Primavera" captures the tension between fleeting beauty and enduring heartache, making it a poignant read for those reflecting on the nature of love and youth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19170 |
| Release Date | Sep 4, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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