Project Gutenberg 2004-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 66 Benson, Stella 1892 1933 Anderson, J. C. O'Gorman, Mrs. Twenty E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Susan Lucy, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders "Twenty" by Stella Benson is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century, specifically around the period of World War I. The book encapsulates various themes such as love, loss, beauty, and the struggles of existence, reflecting the emotional landscape of its time. Through lyrical and evocative language, Benson explores the complexities of human experience, creating a rich tapestry that resonates with readers. The poems within "Twenty" showcase Benson's ability to blend personal emotion with broader social commentary. From the haunting descriptions of yearning and nostalgia in pieces like "Christmas, 1917" and "The Secret Day" to the poignant reflections on war and personal dread seen in "True Promises" and "Five Smooth Stones," each poem serves as a snapshot of the human condition. The use of vivid imagery and introspective musings gives voice to both individual and collective struggles, making the collection a deeply relatable read that invites introspection on the joys and sorrows of life during a tumultuous era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 86.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Poetry PR Text Category: Poetry 62590 2025-07-05T15:33:58.270669 text/html 38243 2024-10-28T19:41:07 text/html 87962 2025-07-05T15:34:02.883666 application/epub+zip 86703 2025-07-05T15:34:00.074651 application/epub+zip 86704 2025-07-05T15:33:58.938655 application/epub+zip 152642 2025-07-05T15:34:04.686696 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 177265 2025-07-05T15:34:02.121672 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 158900 2022-09-06T21:49:18.218983 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 46391 2023-10-06T06:12:53.467472 text/plain 26621 2024-10-28T19:41:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15098 2025-07-05T15:34:04.805633 application/rdf+xml 9375 2025-07-05T15:33:59.440659 image/jpeg 2509 2025-07-05T15:33:59.186658 image/jpeg 84986 2025-07-05T15:33:58.276655 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