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Title: Herbs and Apples
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Produced by Greg Bergquist, Diane Monico, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Herbs and Apples" by Helen Hay Whitney is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. This lyrical work explores a variety of themes, encompassing nature, love, and the human experience, often juxtaposed against the simplicity of everyday life. The poems reflect an introspective and emotional depth that is characteristic of the period's literary movement, resonating with the sensibilities of early modernist thought. The collection features a diverse array of poems, each rich in imagery and emotion. Whitney's verse often contemplates the intricate relationship between nature and human feelings, with recurring motifs of herbs and apples symbolizing both the sweetness and bitterness of life. In "To Neighbor Life," the poet grapples with the desire for joy and the exchange of feelings, while other poems, such as "The Little Ghost," touch on themes of innocence and loss. Overall, "Herbs and Apples" captures the essence of early 20th-century poetry through its exploration of personal and universal themes, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences and emotions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Whitney, Helen Hay, 1875-1944
Illustrator: Van Horn, Lucretia
EBook No.: 43406
Published: Aug 6, 2013
Downloads: 61
Language: English
Subject: American poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Herbs and Apples
Credits:
Produced by Greg Bergquist, Diane Monico, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Herbs and Apples" by Helen Hay Whitney is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. This lyrical work explores a variety of themes, encompassing nature, love, and the human experience, often juxtaposed against the simplicity of everyday life. The poems reflect an introspective and emotional depth that is characteristic of the period's literary movement, resonating with the sensibilities of early modernist thought. The collection features a diverse array of poems, each rich in imagery and emotion. Whitney's verse often contemplates the intricate relationship between nature and human feelings, with recurring motifs of herbs and apples symbolizing both the sweetness and bitterness of life. In "To Neighbor Life," the poet grapples with the desire for joy and the exchange of feelings, while other poems, such as "The Little Ghost," touch on themes of innocence and loss. Overall, "Herbs and Apples" captures the essence of early 20th-century poetry through its exploration of personal and universal themes, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences and emotions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Whitney, Helen Hay, 1875-1944
Illustrator: Van Horn, Lucretia
EBook No.: 43406
Published: Aug 6, 2013
Downloads: 61
Language: English
Subject: American poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.