Project Gutenberg 2006-07-08 Public domain in the USA. 110 Swinburne, Algernon Charles 1837 1909 Maitland, Thomas Maitland, A. C. (Algernon Charles) Swinburne, Algernon C. Studies in Song, A Century of Roundels, Sonnets on English Dramatic Poets, The Heptalogia, Etc. From Swinburne's Poems Volume V. Produced by Paul Murray, Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Studies in Song, A Century of Roundels, Sonnets on English Dramatic Poets, The…" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a collection of poetry published in the early 20th century, specifically in the years following the Victorian era. This compilation showcases a broad range of poetic formats, including roundels and sonnets, exploring themes of love, nature, mortality, and the beauty of childhood. Swinburne's work is notable for its vivid imagery, emotional depth, and lyrical quality, making it a significant contribution to the canon of English poetry. In this collection, Swinburne meditates on various subjects, from the poignant reflections on the passage of time and the innocence of youth to tributes for the great literary figures and a homage to cultural icons like Victor Hugo. The poems are rich in symbolism and express a deep appreciation for the beauty of life and nature, alongside a subtle undercurrent of sorrow. The verses reveal a profound love for children, portraying them as embodiments of purity and joy, while also contemplating weightier themes of death and legacy. Throughout, Swinburne's mastery of language shines, inviting readers into his vibrant world of evocative imagery and heartfelt sentiment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 156521 2025-07-08T06:11:46.392001 text/html 157170 2006-07-07T18:10:04 text/html 160636 2025-07-08T06:11:55.816992 application/epub+zip 160486 2025-07-08T06:11:50.746011 application/epub+zip 104157 2025-07-08T06:11:49.163022 application/epub+zip 414358 2025-07-08T06:11:58.714005 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 485074 2025-07-08T06:11:54.460004 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 237000 2022-09-09T05:50:46.129139 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 98098 2025-07-08T06:11:45.571065 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 97979 2006-07-07T18:10:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 97979 2006-07-07T18:10:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20981 2025-07-08T06:11:58.847969 application/rdf+xml 26365 2025-07-08T06:11:49.690986 image/jpeg 4782 2025-07-08T06:11:49.427009 image/jpeg 36209 2006-07-07T18:10:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 41350 2006-07-07T18:10:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 36163 2006-07-07T18:10:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 157888 2025-07-08T06:11:46.404024 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