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Title: Artemis to Actaeon, and Other Verses

Credits: Produced by Charles Aldarondo

Summary: "Artemis to Actaeon, and Other Verses" by Edith Wharton is a poetry collection written in the early 20th century. The book features a range of verses that explore themes of life, mortality, love, and the nature of existence through a classical lens, often referencing mythology and historical figures. With rich imagery and thought-provoking reflections, it delves into the complexities of human emotions and experiences. The collection is divided into three parts, each containing various poems that reflect Wharton's nuanced understanding of life and death. In the titular poem "Artemis to Actaeon," Wharton examines the tragic fate of Actaeon who, upon seeing the goddess Artemis, is transformed into a stag and hunted by his own dogs. Other poems, such as "Vesalius in Zante" and "Margaret of Cortona," weave historical narrative with personal introspection, addressing themes of sacrifice and redemption. Wharton’s lyrical style captures profound philosophical musings about the intertwining of love and grief, the quest for immortality, and the pursuit of truth amidst mortality, ultimately inviting readers to reflect on the fragility and beauty of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937

EBook No.: 4549

Published: Oct 1, 2003

Downloads: 127

Language: English

Subject: American poetry -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Artemis to Actaeon, and Other Verses

Credits: Produced by Charles Aldarondo

Summary: "Artemis to Actaeon, and Other Verses" by Edith Wharton is a poetry collection written in the early 20th century. The book features a range of verses that explore themes of life, mortality, love, and the nature of existence through a classical lens, often referencing mythology and historical figures. With rich imagery and thought-provoking reflections, it delves into the complexities of human emotions and experiences. The collection is divided into three parts, each containing various poems that reflect Wharton's nuanced understanding of life and death. In the titular poem "Artemis to Actaeon," Wharton examines the tragic fate of Actaeon who, upon seeing the goddess Artemis, is transformed into a stag and hunted by his own dogs. Other poems, such as "Vesalius in Zante" and "Margaret of Cortona," weave historical narrative with personal introspection, addressing themes of sacrifice and redemption. Wharton’s lyrical style captures profound philosophical musings about the intertwining of love and grief, the quest for immortality, and the pursuit of truth amidst mortality, ultimately inviting readers to reflect on the fragility and beauty of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937

EBook No.: 4549

Published: Oct 1, 2003

Downloads: 127

Language: English

Subject: American poetry -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.