Project Gutenberg 1998-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 198 Lanier, Sidney 1842 1881 Callaway, Morgan 1862 1936 Select Poems of Sidney Lanier "Select Poems of Sidney Lanier" by Sidney Lanier is a collection of poetry reflective of the late 19th century. This edited volume showcases Lanier's lyrical and often nature-inspired works, aiming to introduce his poetry to a broader audience, particularly students. The anthology not only celebrates the beauty and themes present in Lanier's poetry but also provides insight into the life and struggles of the poet himself, allowing readers to appreciate the depth of his artistic vision. At the start of this collection, the introduction outlines the purpose of the anthology while offering a brief sketch of Sidney Lanier’s life. It highlights his journey from a musically inclined youth to a soldier during the Civil War, and eventually to a poet and lecturer despite his ongoing battles with health issues. The opening chapters emphasize Lanier's profound connection to nature and music, setting the stage for understanding how these influences permeate his poetry, as seen in the selections that capture both the splendors and challenges of life. The editor, Morgan Callaway, aims to present Lanier as a significant figure in American poetry, making a case for his enduring value and relevance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en American poetry -- 19th century PS Text Poetry Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 287018 2025-07-01T08:45:02.744926 text/html 286839 2025-01-07T16:16:42.231997 text/html 187838 2025-07-01T08:45:10.090904 application/epub+zip 190201 2025-07-01T08:45:05.691885 application/epub+zip 175063 2025-07-01T08:45:04.552921 application/epub+zip 348523 2025-07-01T08:45:12.885844 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 327519 2025-07-01T08:45:09.376885 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 286950 2022-08-01T08:29:41.894880 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 242804 2025-07-01T08:45:02.402905 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 233938 2015-04-02T14:19:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 94421 2015-04-02T14:19:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17629 2025-07-01T08:45:13.010832 application/rdf+xml 14478 2025-07-01T08:45:05.044926 image/jpeg 3555 2025-07-01T08:45:04.795884 image/jpeg 187489 2025-07-01T08:45:02.765906 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