Project Gutenberg 2000-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 614 Procter, Adelaide Anne 1825 1864 Procter, Adelaide A. (Adelaide Anne) Proctor, Adelaide Anne Berwick, Mary Dickens, Charles 1812 1870 Boz Dickens, Charles John Huffam Legends and Lyrics. Part 1 This etext was prepared by David Price from the 1890 George Bell and Sons edition "Legends and Lyrics. Part 1" by Adelaide Anne Procter is a collection of poems written during the mid-19th century. This work reflects the themes of love, death, sorrow, and hope, showcasing Procter's deep sensitivity to the human experience. Throughout the poems, the reader is likely to encounter poignant reflections on the struggles and joys of life, highlighting the beauty found within sorrow. The opening of "Legends and Lyrics" introduces the reader to the poet's world through a dedication and an introduction by Charles Dickens, who provides insight into Procter's character as a poet and individual. Dickens recounts how Procter, publishing under a pseudonym, demonstrated humility and integrity in her approach to writing. The poems contained within this collection, such as "The Angel's Story" and "Echoes," suggest a blend of personal emotion with universal themes, and the dedication implies a heartfelt connection to her influences and contemporaries. The initial verses hint at a deep exploration of existential themes, providing a rich entry point into Procter's lyrical legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English poetry -- 19th century PR Text Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 236538 2025-07-01T12:28:10.198961 text/html 238943 2020-12-31T16:44:31 text/html 86045 2020-12-31T16:44:32 text/html application/zip 163705 2025-07-01T12:28:20.254880 application/epub+zip 164347 2025-07-01T12:28:14.234957 application/epub+zip 150166 2025-07-01T12:28:12.344951 application/epub+zip 339229 2025-07-01T12:28:24.120878 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 279141 2025-07-01T12:28:18.525936 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 248004 2022-09-02T03:31:48.931516 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 209145 2025-07-01T12:28:09.220005 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 208900 2020-12-31T16:44:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 82072 2020-12-31T16:44:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19035 2025-07-01T12:28:24.264857 application/rdf+xml 10973 2025-07-01T12:28:13.081935 image/jpeg 2904 2025-07-01T12:28:12.821990 image/jpeg 157219 2025-07-01T12:28:10.219970 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 en.wikipedia