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Lee, Ida
1865
1943
Marriott, Ida Lee
Marriott, Mrs. Charles Bruce
Lee, Ida (Ida Louisa)
The Bush Fire, and Other Verses
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"The Bush Fire, and Other Verses" by Ida Lee is a collection of poetry written during the late 19th century. This volume captures the experiences and emotions tied to the natural landscapes and rural life of Australia, exploring themes such as love, loss, and reflections on nature. The verses evoke vivid imagery and a sense of the Australian spirit, making it likely appealing to those interested in poetry that emphasizes the connection between people and their environment. The poems vary in subject matter, from the dramatic and intense depiction of a bushfire in the titular poem, which encapsulates firefighters' efforts to protect their land and animals, to poignant reflections on love as seen in "Bill, the Groom," where a character arrives at the brink of death due to an accident. Other notable pieces include "The Forest King's Lament," which poignantly voices the sorrow of loss and disconnection from a once-thriving community, and "Nature's Lessons," which draws parallels between the trials of life and the beauty of nature. Throughout, the poems resonate with a heartfelt celebration of life, evoking nostalgia and a deep appreciation for the Australian landscape and its people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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