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Title:
Cap and Gown
A Treasury of College Verse
Credits: Produced by Afra Ullah, Carol David and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Cap and Gown" by Frederic Lawrence Knowles is a collection of college poems curated during the late 19th century. This anthology captures the essence of undergraduate life, celebrating themes of youth, love, and the playful spirit of academic experiences, while also reflecting on the bittersweet moments of impending adulthood. The book showcases a variety of voices from different colleges, highlighting the light-hearted yet sincere tones typical of student poetry. The opening of this treasury introduces readers to the purpose of the collection, emphasizing the playful and often humorous nature of college verse while acknowledging that some poems reflect more serious sentiments. Knowles mentions the structure of the anthology, explaining the popularity of certain poetic forms among students and hinting at the intriguing complexity of emotions captured within the verses. It sets the stage for an engaging exploration of youthful passions and the joys and heartaches that come with them, making it appealing to anyone interested in the collegiate experience or poetry that captures youthful exuberance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Compiler: Knowles, Frederic Lawrence, 1869-1905
EBook No.: 10596
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 128
Language: English
Subject: American poetry
Subject: College verse, American
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Cap and Gown
A Treasury of College Verse
Credits: Produced by Afra Ullah, Carol David and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Cap and Gown" by Frederic Lawrence Knowles is a collection of college poems curated during the late 19th century. This anthology captures the essence of undergraduate life, celebrating themes of youth, love, and the playful spirit of academic experiences, while also reflecting on the bittersweet moments of impending adulthood. The book showcases a variety of voices from different colleges, highlighting the light-hearted yet sincere tones typical of student poetry. The opening of this treasury introduces readers to the purpose of the collection, emphasizing the playful and often humorous nature of college verse while acknowledging that some poems reflect more serious sentiments. Knowles mentions the structure of the anthology, explaining the popularity of certain poetic forms among students and hinting at the intriguing complexity of emotions captured within the verses. It sets the stage for an engaging exploration of youthful passions and the joys and heartaches that come with them, making it appealing to anyone interested in the collegiate experience or poetry that captures youthful exuberance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Compiler: Knowles, Frederic Lawrence, 1869-1905
EBook No.: 10596
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 128
Language: English
Subject: American poetry
Subject: College verse, American
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.