Project Gutenberg 2014-03-19 Public domain in the USA. 200 Lang, Andrew 1844 1912 Lang, Walter Andrew 04013913 Ballades and Verses Vain Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) "Ballades and Verses Vain" by Andrew Lang is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This work features various poetic forms, including ballades and sonnets, showcasing Lang's mastery of rhythm and rhyme while exploring themes of love, nature, and mortality. The poems reflect Lang's deep appreciation for literary tradition, often invoking classical references and a nostalgic tone, inviting readers into a rich, lyrical world. At the start of the collection, the reader is introduced to Lang's lyrical prowess through the "Ballade Dedicatory" and several other ballades. These opening poems convey a sense of history and personal reflection, often drawing connections between the present and the past while portraying intimate moments and sentiments. Lang's exploration of seasonal changes and the passage of time is particularly poignant, setting the stage for a thematic journey that balances light-heartedness with deeper philosophical musings throughout the collection. Overall, the opening portion of the book establishes a charming yet contemplative tone that invites readers to linger on the beauty of language and the intricacies of human emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45173/45173-h/images/cover_ballads.jpg Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Poetry Ballades PR Text Category: Poetry 177622 2025-09-18T09:40:22.038463 text/html 159801 2024-10-24T03:59:18 text/html 148272 2025-09-18T09:40:26.764554 application/epub+zip 149067 2025-09-18T09:40:22.847441 application/epub+zip 122183 2025-09-18T09:40:22.410481 application/epub+zip 220643 2025-09-18T09:40:29.126402 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 197342 2025-09-18T09:40:26.326399 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170604 2022-09-20T15:42:38.779148 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 130046 2025-09-18T09:40:21.249469 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 110331 2024-10-24T03:59:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16168 2025-09-18T09:40:29.265503 application/rdf+xml 16360 2025-09-18T09:40:22.524440 image/jpeg 2660 2025-09-18T09:40:22.467464 image/jpeg 137094 2025-09-18T09:40:22.055459 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