Project Gutenberg 2011-10-12 Public domain in the USA. 141 Shanks, Edward 1892 1953 Poems Produced by Al Haines "Poems by Edward Shanks" is a collection of poetry published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1916. The book encompasses a range of poetic forms and themes, likely reflecting the emotional landscape of its time, particularly in the context of World War I. The collection includes pieces that explore love, nature, and the human experience, often employing lyrical language and evocative imagery. The poems are grouped into various sections, including "Songs," "The Winter Soldier," "Pastoral Pieces," and "Miscellaneous Poems." Throughout the collection, Shanks expresses musings on love, the passage of time, and the contrasts between joy and sorrow. Notable works, such as "The Winter Soldier," draw on the backdrop of war, recounting the experiences of soldiers and their longing for peace. Other verses celebrate the beauty of nature and the intimacy of romantic relationships, capturing fleeting moments and deep emotions. Overall, the collection showcases Shanks' ability to weave personal reflections with broader themes of existence, making it a poignant read for lovers of poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English poetry -- 20th century PR Text Category: Poetry 101705 2025-08-15T09:08:33.076060 text/html 92314 2021-01-08T04:39:20 text/html 98161 2025-08-15T09:08:38.238000 application/epub+zip 97333 2025-08-15T09:08:34.867037 application/epub+zip 97333 2025-08-15T09:08:33.732019 application/epub+zip 165749 2025-08-15T09:08:40.374016 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 157786 2025-08-15T09:08:37.375063 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 139421 2022-09-17T08:16:46.745107 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 72495 2025-08-15T09:08:32.457045 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 72371 2021-01-08T04:39:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 72363 2021-01-08T04:39:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19467 2025-08-15T09:08:40.500981 application/rdf+xml 8014 2025-08-15T09:08:34.232029 image/jpeg 2271 2025-08-15T09:08:33.979025 image/jpeg 28953 2021-01-08T04:39:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 31022 2021-01-08T04:39:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 28931 2021-01-08T04:39:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 92306 2025-08-15T09:08:33.084052 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