The Five Books of Youth by Robert Hillyer
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| Author | Hillyer, Robert, 1895-1961 |
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| Title | The Five Books of Youth |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "The Five Books of Youth" by Robert Hillyer is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, nature, and mortality, capturing the essence of youth through lyrical reflections. Hillyer’s work is marked by a deep emotional resonance, where he reflects on both the beauty and fleeting nature of young life. This collection is divided into five distinct books, each showcasing Hillyer's ability to weave vivid imagery with profound emotional insights. The first book, "A Miscellany," consists of various poems that evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing, portraying moments of love and contemplation in settings infused with symbolism. The subsequent sections, "Days and Seasons," "Eros," "The Garden of Epicurus," and "Sonnets," further explore the passage of time and the interplay of desire and mortality. Hillyer’s use of nature as a backdrop highlights the connection between human experience and the cycles of the natural world. The verses convey a wistfulness for the past while celebrating the vibrant experiences of youth, making the collection both poignant and timeless. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5425 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 73 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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