Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. 184 Oliver, Stephen 1950 Deadly Pollen Stephen Oliver "Deadly Pollen" by Stephen Oliver is a collection of poetry published in the early 21st century. This book encompasses a series of interconnected lyrical pieces that reflect on various themes, most notably the political and existential crises facing the modern world in the wake of events like 9/11. Through poignant imagery and nuanced language, Oliver explores the complexities of human emotion, memory, and the role of the poet in a time of turmoil. In "Deadly Pollen," Oliver presents a diverse array of poetic observations that touch upon subjects such as the fragility of civilization, the weight of history, and the impermanence of life. The work consists of 35 short lyrics that engage with philosophical inquiries and cultural reflections, weaving together personal insights and broader societal critiques. Oliver often grapples with the consequences of modernity, addressing themes of destruction, disillusionment, and spiritual malaise. The collection showcases his skillful command of language, employing vivid imagery and diverse references to provoke thought about the human condition amidst a chaotic world. Through this reflective and often unsettling journey, Oliver invites readers to confront both the beauty and the devastation inherent in contemporary existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Poetry PR Text Category: Poetry 67341 2025-10-05T08:00:34.336431 text/html 43132 2024-10-28T18:44:29 text/html 219152 2025-10-05T08:00:37.564344 application/epub+zip 218241 2025-10-05T08:00:35.603385 application/epub+zip 77901 2025-10-05T08:00:34.665483 application/epub+zip 271964 2025-10-05T08:00:39.188404 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 256410 2025-10-05T08:00:37.308431 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 131896 2022-09-06T03:35:28.315378 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52372 2025-10-05T08:00:34.134405 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 32126 2024-10-28T18:44:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15677 2025-10-05T08:00:39.307333 application/rdf+xml 12574 2025-10-05T08:00:35.414384 image/jpeg 2628 2025-10-05T08:00:35.355341 image/jpeg 262941 2025-10-05T08:00:34.348443 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