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Title: Golden Numbers: A Book of Verse for Youth
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Josephine Paolucci and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
Summary: "Golden Numbers: A Book of Verse for Youth" by Kate Douglas Wiggin and Nora Archibald Smith is a collection of poetry aimed at young readers, likely compiled in the early 20th century. The anthology is designed to introduce children to a variety of poems that cover themes of nature, seasons, and youth, featuring works from prominent poets such as William Shakespeare, Robert Southey, and John Milton. Through its curated selection, the book seeks to inspire a love for poetry and engage children's imaginations. The opening of "Golden Numbers" presents an introductory note that addresses the value of poetry and the beauty of its language while setting the stage for the themes explored in the collection. It emphasizes the importance of nurturing a love for poetry, capturing how poets interpret the mysteries and wonders of the world through their art. The section introduces "A Chanted Calendar," which highlights the beauty of each season through various verses, invoking vivid imagery that illustrates the transition throughout the year and encourages an appreciation for Nature's artistry. This opening establishes the collection's intention to resonate with youthful readers and foster their understanding of poetic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Compiler: Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923
Compiler: Smith, Nora Archibald, 1859-1934
EBook No.: 34237
Published: Nov 8, 2010
Downloads: 352
Language: English
Subject: Children's poetry
Subject: English poetry -- Collections
Subject: American poetry -- Collections
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Golden Numbers: A Book of Verse for Youth
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Josephine Paolucci and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
Summary: "Golden Numbers: A Book of Verse for Youth" by Kate Douglas Wiggin and Nora Archibald Smith is a collection of poetry aimed at young readers, likely compiled in the early 20th century. The anthology is designed to introduce children to a variety of poems that cover themes of nature, seasons, and youth, featuring works from prominent poets such as William Shakespeare, Robert Southey, and John Milton. Through its curated selection, the book seeks to inspire a love for poetry and engage children's imaginations. The opening of "Golden Numbers" presents an introductory note that addresses the value of poetry and the beauty of its language while setting the stage for the themes explored in the collection. It emphasizes the importance of nurturing a love for poetry, capturing how poets interpret the mysteries and wonders of the world through their art. The section introduces "A Chanted Calendar," which highlights the beauty of each season through various verses, invoking vivid imagery that illustrates the transition throughout the year and encourages an appreciation for Nature's artistry. This opening establishes the collection's intention to resonate with youthful readers and foster their understanding of poetic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Compiler: Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923
Compiler: Smith, Nora Archibald, 1859-1934
EBook No.: 34237
Published: Nov 8, 2010
Downloads: 352
Language: English
Subject: Children's poetry
Subject: English poetry -- Collections
Subject: American poetry -- Collections
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.