| Author |
Scott, Duncan Campbell, 1862-1947 |
| Title |
Lundy's Lane, and Other Poems
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Lundy's Lane and Other Poems" by Duncan Campbell Scott is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The works within this collection explore a range of themes, from historical events like the Battle of Lundy's Lane to personal reflections on nature and love. The poems resonate with a sense of nostalgia and a deep connection to the Canadian landscape, while touching on human emotions and experiences. The opening of the collection introduces the titular poem, "The Battle of Lundy's Lane," narrated by Rufus Gale, a veteran reflecting on his memories of the war of 1812. Gale recounts the glory and horror of battle, revealing deep emotions around loss, especially the poignant revelation of his son Abner’s death during the conflict. The narration vividly captures the chaos of battle as well as the intense, contrasting feelings of pride and grief. This powerful introduction sets the stage for the rest of the collection, indicating that readers can expect a blend of historical context, personal memories, and emotional depth within Scott's poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Canadian poetry -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22717 |
| Release Date |
Sep 22, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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