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Title: Grass of Parnassus
Credits: Transcribed from the 1888 Longmans, Green and Co. edition by David Price
Summary: "Grass of Parnassus" by Andrew Lang is a collection of poetry published in the late 19th century. This volume presents a mixture of original verses, translations, and adaptations of classical themes, reflecting on love, nature, and the human experience. The title refers to the flower that symbolizes literary and artistic inspiration, suggesting the book shares a connection to the Muses and the realm of creativity. The collection includes a variety of poems ranging from reflections on war and heroism to personal musings on love and loss. Lang draws inspiration from historical events, such as the death of Colonel Gordon, alongside more abstract themes of longing and nostalgia. Characters like Rhodocleia serve as muses lamenting for bygone times, while scenes featuring nature evoke a sense of tranquil beauty. Each piece is crafted with a lyrical quality that invites readers to explore complex emotions and the interplay between the mortal and divine, art and reality. Overall, the book serves as a heartfelt tribute to the poetic tradition and the eternal quest for beauty and meaning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912
EBook No.: 1060
Published: Oct 1, 1997
Downloads: 125
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Grass of Parnassus
Credits: Transcribed from the 1888 Longmans, Green and Co. edition by David Price
Summary: "Grass of Parnassus" by Andrew Lang is a collection of poetry published in the late 19th century. This volume presents a mixture of original verses, translations, and adaptations of classical themes, reflecting on love, nature, and the human experience. The title refers to the flower that symbolizes literary and artistic inspiration, suggesting the book shares a connection to the Muses and the realm of creativity. The collection includes a variety of poems ranging from reflections on war and heroism to personal musings on love and loss. Lang draws inspiration from historical events, such as the death of Colonel Gordon, alongside more abstract themes of longing and nostalgia. Characters like Rhodocleia serve as muses lamenting for bygone times, while scenes featuring nature evoke a sense of tranquil beauty. Each piece is crafted with a lyrical quality that invites readers to explore complex emotions and the interplay between the mortal and divine, art and reality. Overall, the book serves as a heartfelt tribute to the poetic tradition and the eternal quest for beauty and meaning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912
EBook No.: 1060
Published: Oct 1, 1997
Downloads: 125
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.