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 Project Gutenberg 1999-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 540 Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples) 1898 1963 Hamilton, Clive Lewis, Clive Staples Spirits in Bondage: A Cycle of Lyrics Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirits_in_Bondage Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger "Spirits in Bondage: A Cycle of Lyrics" by C. S. Lewis is a collection of poetry published in the years following World War I, reflecting the early 20th century's existential unease. Written under the pseudonym Clive Hamilton, the poems were largely composed during Lewis's formative years as a student and during his service in the military. The collection delves into themes of nature, suffering, and the existence of evil, often conveying a sense of disillusionment and complexity regarding faith and the human condition. The poems themselves are divided into three parts: "The Prison House," "Hesitation," and "The Escape." Throughout these sections, Lewis explores various facets of human experience—from the beauty and simplicity of nature to the harsh realities of war, loss, and existential despair. The early poems reflect a struggle with faith and the seeming malevolence of the universe, portraying a God who appears distant amidst human suffering. As the collection progresses, there is a noticeable yearning for solace and understanding, often conveyed through symbolic imagery and lyrical reminiscences of love, longing, and the quest for a more profound truth. Overall, the work serves as a poignant reflection on the human spirit grappling with its place in a world marked by chaos and uncertainty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English poetry God -- Poetry Good and evil -- Poetry Cynicism -- Poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 95455 2025-07-01T11:24:32.304408 text/html 92450 2013-02-06T10:36:52 text/html; charset=us-ascii 31921 2013-02-06T10:36:52 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 117240 2025-07-01T11:24:38.386369 application/epub+zip 117541 2025-07-01T11:24:35.274386 application/epub+zip 96775 2025-07-01T11:24:34.142382 application/epub+zip 249645 2025-07-01T11:24:40.335376 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 233976 2025-07-01T11:24:37.666573 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 202263 2022-09-01T13:14:39.795999 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 78966 2025-07-01T11:24:31.973401 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 78807 2008-11-07T08:09:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 29936 2008-11-07T08:09:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19279 2025-07-01T11:24:40.508374 application/rdf+xml 14090 2025-07-01T11:24:34.634393 image/jpeg 3228 2025-07-01T11:24:34.386377 image/jpeg 114833 2025-07-01T11:24:32.312407 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia