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Title: The World's Best Poetry, Volume 08: National Spirit
Credits: Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Leonard Johnson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The World's Best Poetry, Volume 08: National Spirit" by Bliss Carman and Francis H. Stoddard is a collection of poems that exemplifies themes of patriotism, freedom, and the national spirit, likely compiled in the early 20th century. This volume presents a rich assortment of poetic works that reflect the emotions and sentiments associated with national identity, exploring the connection between individuals and their homeland through various poetic expressions. The opening portion of the volume sets the stage with an introductory essay by Francis Hovey Stoddard, where he discusses the nature and study of poetry. He emphasizes that while poetry transcends mere study or analysis and taps into deep emotional experiences, there exists a need for thoughtful engagement with the poetic form. Stoddard asserts that poetry serves as a bridge between reality and ideals, suggesting that true understanding of poetry comes from both emotional resonance and analytical study. The section also hints at the historical and cultural significance of poetry as a reflection of national identity, paving the way for the subsequent poems honoring themes of national spirit in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contributor: Stoddard, Francis Hovey, 1847-1936
Editor: Carman, Bliss, 1861-1929
EBook No.: 12924
Published: Jul 17, 2004
Downloads: 128
Language: English
Subject: Poetry -- Collections
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The World's Best Poetry, Volume 08: National Spirit
Credits: Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Leonard Johnson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The World's Best Poetry, Volume 08: National Spirit" by Bliss Carman and Francis H. Stoddard is a collection of poems that exemplifies themes of patriotism, freedom, and the national spirit, likely compiled in the early 20th century. This volume presents a rich assortment of poetic works that reflect the emotions and sentiments associated with national identity, exploring the connection between individuals and their homeland through various poetic expressions. The opening portion of the volume sets the stage with an introductory essay by Francis Hovey Stoddard, where he discusses the nature and study of poetry. He emphasizes that while poetry transcends mere study or analysis and taps into deep emotional experiences, there exists a need for thoughtful engagement with the poetic form. Stoddard asserts that poetry serves as a bridge between reality and ideals, suggesting that true understanding of poetry comes from both emotional resonance and analytical study. The section also hints at the historical and cultural significance of poetry as a reflection of national identity, paving the way for the subsequent poems honoring themes of national spirit in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contributor: Stoddard, Francis Hovey, 1847-1936
Editor: Carman, Bliss, 1861-1929
EBook No.: 12924
Published: Jul 17, 2004
Downloads: 128
Language: English
Subject: Poetry -- Collections
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.