Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 208 Betham, Matilda 1776 1852 Betham, Mary Matilda Elegies and Other Small Poems Jonathan Ingram, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Elegies and Other Small Poems" by Matilda Betham is a collection of poetry likely written during the late 18th century, particularly reflective of early Romantic themes. The book combines a series of elegies and smaller poems that delve into human emotions, nature, love, loss, and the complexities of life. Betham's work captures the sentiments of her time, utilizing rich imagery and lyrical language to evoke deep feelings and thoughts. The content of the collection showcases Betham's exploration of various themes through individual poems. The poems often display a blend of personal reflection and broader social commentary, touching on topics such as grief, the beauty of nature, the pains of love, and the fleeting nature of happiness. For instance, pieces like "Arthur and Albina" explore themes of love and loss in a romantic context, while "The Fraternal Duel" delves into guilt and remorse surrounding familial bonds. The collection overall reflects a profound sensitivity to the human experience, revealing a contemplative and emotive voice that resonates with the struggles and joys of life, inviting readers to reflect on their own emotions and experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English poetry -- 18th century PR Text Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 192035 2025-10-05T06:43:05.749959 text/html 189482 2024-10-28T18:30:42 text/html 129074 2025-10-05T06:43:12.963853 application/epub+zip 129595 2025-10-05T06:43:08.673903 application/epub+zip 114406 2025-10-05T06:43:07.530932 application/epub+zip 291470 2025-10-05T06:43:15.901837 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 265731 2025-10-05T06:43:12.217967 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 225372 2022-09-05T12:03:59.197565 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 103039 2025-10-05T06:43:05.107894 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 83224 2024-10-28T18:30:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16053 2025-10-05T06:43:16.027911 application/rdf+xml 14653 2025-10-05T06:43:08.036847 image/jpeg 3574 2025-10-05T06:43:07.781843 image/jpeg 126007 2025-10-05T06:43:05.760907 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia