This edition had all images removed.
Title: The Lazy Minstrel
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Produced by Irma pehar, Eleni Christofaki and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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Summary: "The Lazy Minstrel" by J. Ashby-Sterry is a collection of light-hearted poetry written in the late 19th century. The poems capture the essence of leisure, nature, and youthful romance, often reflecting a sense of playful indolence and a love for the simpler pleasures of life. The title character, the Lazy Minstrel, pops up throughout the verses, inviting readers to indulge in laid-back pursuits away from the chaos of daily life. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to a charming, serene landscape through the poem "Hambleden Lock," where the narrator indulges in a lazy afternoon by the river, observing the beauty around him and expressing contentment in idleness. The imagery evokes a picturesque scene filled with blooming nature and leisurely activities like rowing and picnics. This theme of relaxation continues through the subsequent poems, where the Minstrel whimsically contemplates the joys and follies of love, the changing seasons, and the light-hearted escapades of young couples. Overall, the opening portion sets the tone for a delightful exploration of poetry that celebrates both nature and the art of doing absolutely nothing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ashby-Sterry, J. (Joseph), -1917
EBook No.: 42915
Published: Jun 11, 2013
Downloads: 107
Language: English
Subject: English poetry -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Lazy Minstrel
Credits:
Produced by Irma pehar, Eleni Christofaki and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "The Lazy Minstrel" by J. Ashby-Sterry is a collection of light-hearted poetry written in the late 19th century. The poems capture the essence of leisure, nature, and youthful romance, often reflecting a sense of playful indolence and a love for the simpler pleasures of life. The title character, the Lazy Minstrel, pops up throughout the verses, inviting readers to indulge in laid-back pursuits away from the chaos of daily life. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to a charming, serene landscape through the poem "Hambleden Lock," where the narrator indulges in a lazy afternoon by the river, observing the beauty around him and expressing contentment in idleness. The imagery evokes a picturesque scene filled with blooming nature and leisurely activities like rowing and picnics. This theme of relaxation continues through the subsequent poems, where the Minstrel whimsically contemplates the joys and follies of love, the changing seasons, and the light-hearted escapades of young couples. Overall, the opening portion sets the tone for a delightful exploration of poetry that celebrates both nature and the art of doing absolutely nothing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ashby-Sterry, J. (Joseph), -1917
EBook No.: 42915
Published: Jun 11, 2013
Downloads: 107
Language: English
Subject: English poetry -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.