Project Gutenberg 2011-10-13 Public domain in the USA. 224 Presland, John 1885 1975 Skelton, Gladys Bendit, Gladys Williams Poems of London, and Other Verses Produced by Al Haines "Poems of London, and Other Verses" by John Presland is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century, capturing the essence of urban life in London and the broader human experience. The poems reflect themes of nature, love, sorrow, and the transient beauty of life, with a strong focus on the city of London as both a backdrop and a character in its own right. Overall, the book likely serves as a contemplation of life in the city amid changing times, resonating with the emotions of its residents. The collection is divided into two main sections: "Poems of London" and "Other Verses," each offering a rich tapestry of imagery and sentiment. In "Poems of London," pieces like "London Dawn," "Spring in Oxford Street," and "In the Tube" delve into daily moments, epitomizing the dichotomy of beauty and struggle within the bustling metropolis. Meanwhile, "Other Verses" expands to broader themes, addressing love, nature, and reflections on life and death, as seen in poems like "A Ballad of the Fall of Knossos" and "Love is the Ultimate Measure of the Soul." Through eloquent language and vivid imagery, Presland captures the profound connection between the human spirit and its environment, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences within the tapestry of time and place. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Poetry London (England) -- Poetry PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry Category: Poetry 107421 2025-06-15T11:09:15.494051 text/html 94365 2021-01-08T05:40:40 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 33551 2021-01-08T05:40:41 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 115158 2025-06-15T11:09:23.087975 application/epub+zip 114518 2025-06-15T11:09:18.899034 application/epub+zip 97127 2025-06-15T11:09:17.513037 application/epub+zip 213362 2025-06-15T11:09:25.488050 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 210478 2025-06-15T11:09:21.881019 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 179454 2022-09-17T09:39:20.025366 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 79958 2025-06-15T11:09:14.787046 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 79756 2021-01-08T05:40:40 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 31624 2021-01-08T05:40:41 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 79748 2021-01-08T05:40:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 31607 2021-01-08T05:40:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20525 2025-06-15T11:09:25.633029 application/rdf+xml 11727 2025-06-15T11:09:18.077022 image/jpeg 2799 2025-06-15T11:09:17.792001 image/jpeg 112785 2025-06-15T11:09:15.506026 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