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Title: Ban and Arriere Ban: A Rally of Fugitive Rhymes
Contents: Dedication -- A Scot to Jeanne d'Arc -- How they held the Bass for King James -- Three portraits of Prince Charles -- From Omar Khayyam -- Aesop -- Les Roses de Sadi -- The Haunted Tower -- Boat-song -- Lost Love -- The Promise of Helen -- The R
Credits: Transcribed from the 1894 Longmans, Green and Co. edition by David Price
Summary: "Ban and Arrière Ban: A Rally of Fugitive Rhymes" by Andrew Lang is a collection of lyrical poetry written in the late 19th century. This book showcases a diverse array of themes, reflecting Lang's literary prowess in rhyme and verse. The collection touches on subjects like romance, nostalgia, and Scottish history, presenting a tapestry of reflections that span both personal emotions and broader cultural narratives. The poems in this collection are characterized by their lyrical beauty and depth, exploring topics such as historical figures like Jeanne d’Arc and Prince Charles, while also delving into personal musings on love and loss. Lang's verses often evoke a sense of longing and reminiscence, blending historical references with personal reflections. Some poems adopt a playful tone, while others reveal a contemplative nature, as seen in pieces like "Ballade of Yule" and "The Philosophist." Overall, "Ban and Arrière Ban" captures a nostalgic essence, inviting readers to reflect on the interplay between past and present through a rich tapestry of rhymes and rhythms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912
EBook No.: 1855
Published: Aug 1, 1999
Downloads: 185
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Ban and Arriere Ban: A Rally of Fugitive Rhymes
Contents: Dedication -- A Scot to Jeanne d'Arc -- How they held the Bass for King James -- Three portraits of Prince Charles -- From Omar Khayyam -- Aesop -- Les Roses de Sadi -- The Haunted Tower -- Boat-song -- Lost Love -- The Promise of Helen -- The R
Credits: Transcribed from the 1894 Longmans, Green and Co. edition by David Price
Summary: "Ban and Arrière Ban: A Rally of Fugitive Rhymes" by Andrew Lang is a collection of lyrical poetry written in the late 19th century. This book showcases a diverse array of themes, reflecting Lang's literary prowess in rhyme and verse. The collection touches on subjects like romance, nostalgia, and Scottish history, presenting a tapestry of reflections that span both personal emotions and broader cultural narratives. The poems in this collection are characterized by their lyrical beauty and depth, exploring topics such as historical figures like Jeanne d’Arc and Prince Charles, while also delving into personal musings on love and loss. Lang's verses often evoke a sense of longing and reminiscence, blending historical references with personal reflections. Some poems adopt a playful tone, while others reveal a contemplative nature, as seen in pieces like "Ballade of Yule" and "The Philosophist." Overall, "Ban and Arrière Ban" captures a nostalgic essence, inviting readers to reflect on the interplay between past and present through a rich tapestry of rhymes and rhythms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912
EBook No.: 1855
Published: Aug 1, 1999
Downloads: 185
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.