Elfin land: and other poems by Benjamin West Ball
"Elfin Land: and Other Poems" by Benjamin West Ball is a poetry collection written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into themes of beauty, love, and the ethereal aspects of existence, capturing moments of nostalgic reflection and imaginative landscapes. Ball’s verse appears to invite readers into a dreamlike world, blending mythology with personal sentiment. The opening of the collection introduces a series of lyrical poems that set an enchanting tone. From
the dedication to a loved one to the depiction of a fantastical Elfin land, where time is untroubled and inhabited by legendary figures such as King Arthur and characters from classical mythology, the poems evoke a sense of longing and allure. The early verses reflect a deep affection and admiration for beauty, while the subsequent sections transport the reader to a realm where nature merges with enchantment, hinting at the blend of the personal and the fantastical that characterizes the collection. The themes suggest an exploration of love, memory, and the transcendent power of art, akin to fables woven into the very fabric of the landscapes described. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ball, Benjamin West, 1823-1896 |
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| LoC No. | 19000337 |
| Title | Elfin land: and other poems |
| Original Publication | United States: James Munroe and Company,1851. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor 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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68531 |
| Release Date | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 104 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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