Project Gutenberg 2020-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 504 Masefield, John 1878 1967 Selected Poems Produced by Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif 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.) "Selected Poems" by John Masefield is a collection of lyrical poetry likely written in the early 20th century. The poems explore themes of nature, the sea, love, loss, and the passage of time, reflecting Masefield's deep appreciation for the beauty and complexity of life. The collection captures a wide range of emotions and experiences, inviting readers into the poet's reflections and musings on human existence. The opening of this collection features a variety of poems including "Trade Winds," "Sea-Fever," and "Prayer." In "Trade Winds," Masefield paints a vivid picture of Caribbean life, contrasting the tranquility of the harbor with the lively social atmosphere. "Sea-Fever" expresses a longing for the sea and the freedom found in seafaring, emphasizing the beauty and power of nature. Meanwhile, "Prayer" delves into themes of mortality, yearning for a peaceful passage at sea as one grapples with the larger questions of life and death. The beginning presents a blend of imagery and emotion that sets the tone for the rest of Masefield's evocative work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en English poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 434457 2025-07-24T09:58:17.012739 text/html 421316 2024-10-17T16:06:58 text/html 247060 2025-07-24T09:58:38.771633 application/epub+zip 248404 2025-07-24T09:58:24.007691 application/epub+zip 152969 2025-07-24T09:58:20.546714 application/epub+zip 415557 2025-07-24T09:58:44.084584 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 370583 2025-07-24T09:58:33.363636 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 274648 2022-09-27T17:10:59.212934 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 261704 2025-07-24T09:58:14.780726 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 241861 2024-10-17T16:06:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15975 2025-07-24T09:58:44.256592 application/rdf+xml 15595 2025-07-24T09:58:20.707681 image/jpeg 2096 2025-07-24T09:58:20.627716 image/jpeg 221194 2025-07-24T09:58:17.047725 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