Project Gutenberg 2008-07-09 Public domain in the USA. 329 Kilmer, Joyce 1886 1918 Kilmer, Alfred Joyce Main Street, and Other Poems Produced by A. Light, and Linda Bowser, and David Widger "Main Street, and Other Poems by Joyce Kilmer" is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The volume reflects the sentiments and aesthetics of wartime and the everyday experiences of life, showcasing themes such as nature, love, community, and the impacts of war. Kilmer's work often intertwines personal emotions with broader human experiences, presenting a poignant exploration of existence through a lyrical lens. The collection includes a variety of poems that express nostalgia for simpler times, appreciation for nature, and reflections on love and loss. The titular poem "Main Street" evokes a sense of familiarity and comfort through vivid imagery of a small-town street in different seasons, contrasting it with the coldness of busy city life. Other poems, like "In Memory" and "Easter Week," delve into deeper themes, touching on grief and the enduring spirit of humanity amidst adversity. Kilmer's work is characterized by its emotional depth and rhythmic beauty, making it a thoughtful read for anyone interested in the interplay of personal experience and collective memory during a tumultuous era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en City and town life -- Poetry Poetry, Modern -- 20th century PS Text Category: Poetry 74148 2025-10-01T04:48:07.309299 text/html 70794 2013-02-05T11:53:28 text/html; charset=us-ascii 25597 2013-02-05T11:53:28 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 107130 2025-10-01T04:48:12.905264 application/epub+zip 106346 2025-10-01T04:48:10.064321 application/epub+zip 90538 2025-10-01T04:48:08.982317 application/epub+zip 257919 2025-10-01T04:48:14.747277 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 246795 2025-10-01T04:48:12.226250 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 204432 2022-09-01T05:06:37.569852 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 61474 2025-10-01T04:48:06.969262 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 61283 2008-07-06T11:11:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 24443 2008-07-06T11:13:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18087 2025-10-01T04:48:14.865223 application/rdf+xml 16928 2025-10-01T04:48:09.462248 image/jpeg 4433 2025-10-01T04:48:09.221255 image/jpeg 104997 2025-10-01T04:48:07.317251 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