Poetry by Thomas Oldham
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| Author | Oldham, Thomas |
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| Title | Poetry |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Poetry" by Thomas Oldham is a collection of poems written in the early 19th century. The work features a variety of poetic styles touching upon themes such as love, nature, loss, and the nature of poetry itself. Oldham expresses a profound respect for the art form and reflects on the struggles and aspirations of the poet's journey. The opening of the collection begins with a preface where Oldham outlines his motivations for publishing this volume, indicating a long-standing passion for poetic composition. He acknowledges the current unfavorable climate for poetry but argues for its intrinsic value and eternal relevance. In the subsequent poems, such as the tumultuous celebration of a poet's aspirations, the elegy mourning Chatterton, and various odes, Oldham showcases a rich tapestry of emotions and ideas, effectively capturing both the joys and sorrows that poetry can evoke. Each piece reflects a deep engagement with the human experience, inviting readers to explore the beauty and power of poetic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42181 |
| Release Date | Feb 23, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 51 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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