Project Gutenberg 2015-03-19 Public domain in the USA. 130 Sylva, Carmen 1843 1916 Silva, Carmen Elisabeth, Queen, consort of Charles I, King of Romania Sweet Hours To the memory of Queen Victoria -- A friend -- Out of the deep -- A coronation -- Down the stream -- In the rushing wind -- Under the snow -- Solitude -- The gnat -- Rest -- The shadow -- The glowworm -- A dream -- In the dark -- The sentinel -- Lethe -- A debtor -- "Vengeance is mine," saith the Lord -- Night -- Roused -- Sadness -- When joy is dead -- A room -- Unrest. Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Sweet Hours" by Carmen Sylva is a collection of poetic reflections and meditations written in the early 20th century. This work dives into the myriad themes of life, including the nature of existence, memory, love, and the passage of time, often intertwining elements of personal philosophy with a deeper exploration of human emotions. The lyrical quality of the text suggests that it is intended for those interested in introspective literature that seeks to unveil the complexities of the human experience. Throughout "Sweet Hours," Sylva addresses various facets of life through a series of evocative poems. Each piece presents a blend of vivid imagery and emotional resonance, encouraging readers to explore their own thoughts and feelings. Topics range from the burdens of sorrow and solitude to contemplations on joy and restfulness, showcasing the juxtaposition of light and darkness in human life. The reader encounters motifs such as nature, dreams, and the eternal quest for understanding amidst life's trials. In essence, the collection serves as a comforting yet profound examination of the human soul, inviting readers into a reflective journey through life's sweet and melancholic moments. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Poetry PT Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry Category: Poetry 108436 2025-06-19T13:02:22.252303 text/html 86394 2024-10-24T17:10:10 text/html 54639 2025-06-19T13:02:26.543244 application/epub+zip 54264 2025-06-19T13:02:23.256288 application/epub+zip 52671 2025-06-19T13:02:22.640246 application/epub+zip 114658 2025-06-19T13:02:28.777256 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 144280 2025-06-19T13:02:26.044254 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 142489 2022-09-22T05:05:34.566947 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 64817 2023-09-21T06:10:38.471628 text/plain 45039 2024-10-24T17:10:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15882 2025-06-19T13:02:28.913279 application/rdf+xml 5188 2025-06-19T13:02:22.745288 image/jpeg 1417 2025-06-19T13:02:22.693253 image/jpeg 46013 2025-06-19T13:02:22.266258 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