Project Gutenberg 2014-12-28 Public domain in the USA. 133 Eden, Helen Parry 1885 1960 18018505 Coal and Candlelight, and Other Verses Produced by Charlene Taylor, Brian Wilsden, Bryan Ness 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.) "Coal and Candlelight, and Other Verses" by Helen Parry Eden is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This volume captures the essence of domestic life, nature, and the war-touched experiences of its time, reflecting the emotional landscape of the era. The topics range from tender motherhood and reflections on childhood to the harsh realities of war, portraying both the joys and struggles of the human condition through evocative language and imagery. The poems are rich in themes that explore the contrast between tranquility and turbulence, often focusing on moments of quiet observation and deep introspection. For instance, in "Coal and Candlelight," Eden paints a serene picture of a mother watching over her sleeping child, symbolizing comfort amidst the anxieties of life. Other pieces like "A Ballad of Lords and Ladies" delve into societal critiques, highlighting the disconnect between the aristocracy and the common people during wartime. Throughout this collection, Eden's mastery of language not only showcases her lyrical skill but also resonates with a profound empathy for the various facets of life, making the work a compelling read for those interested in early 20th-century poetry and its reflections on society and humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry PR Text Browsing: History - Warfare Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry Category: Poetry 100900 2025-06-19T09:18:54.840324 text/html 78194 2024-10-24T13:33:44 text/html 101317 2025-06-19T09:18:58.787349 application/epub+zip 99992 2025-06-19T09:18:55.620402 application/epub+zip 99992 2025-06-19T09:18:55.197407 application/epub+zip 164643 2025-06-19T09:19:01.208397 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 144806 2025-06-19T09:18:58.386337 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 145037 2022-09-21T17:10:47.650652 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 64400 2025-06-19T09:18:54.422486 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 44460 2024-10-24T13:33:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16587 2025-06-19T09:19:01.354346 application/rdf+xml 15270 2025-06-19T09:18:55.291364 image/jpeg 2267 2025-06-19T09:18:55.244317 image/jpeg 94550 2025-06-19T09:18:54.852342 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