| Author |
Wallace, Charles William, 1865-1932 |
| LoC No. |
34025753
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| Title |
Spider-webs in Verse: A Collection of Lyrics for Leisure Moments, Spun at Idle Hours
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Spider-webs in Verse: A Collection of Lyrics for Leisure Moments, Spun at Idle…" by Charles William Wallace is a collection of poetry crafted in the late 19th century. This compilation features various lyrical pieces that explore themes of nature, love, and nostalgia, aiming to offer moments of reflection and enjoyment amidst the busyness of life. The author dedicates the work to his parents and expresses a desire for readers to find pleasure in the poems, regardless of their literary merit. The opening of this collection introduces readers to the author's personal reflections and gratitude towards his family, particularly focusing on his supportive parents. As he dedicates his work to them, Wallace eloquently reminisces about the guidance and love he has received throughout his life. He articulates a sincere hope that the verses within the volume will resonate with readers, evoking an appreciation for life's beauty and depth, while acknowledging the imperfections present in his writing. This heartfelt introduction sets the tone for the lyrical journey that follows, inviting appreciative readers to partake in the meditative and sometimes whimsical themes of his 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 |
American poetry -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65564 |
| Release Date |
Jun 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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