Project Gutenberg 2021-08-24 Public domain in the USA. 115 Allen, Hervey 1889 1949 21016521 Wampum and Old Gold Al Haines "Wampum and Old Gold" by Hervey Allen is a collection of poems that reflects on various themes ranging from nature to the human experience, written in the early 20th century. AS a significant work, it encapsulates the sentiments of post-World War I, exploring the emotional landscape of loss, love, and memory. The title suggests a connection to cultural artifacts and the precious elements of life, hinting at the depth of human experience captured within the poetry. The collection features a variety of poems divided into two main sections: those written since 1918 and those composed during the author's experiences in France at the front. The poems evoke a rich tapestry of emotions as they navigate through personal reflections, nature's beauty, and the impact of war. Notable pieces such as "Confession," "The Blindman," and "Soldier-Poet" delve into themes of despair, longing, and loss, revealing the complexity of human emotions amidst the backdrop of conflict. Allen's evocative language and vivid imagery invite readers to contemplate the fragile beauty of life and the lessons learned through hardship, making this collection resonate with readers seeking both beauty and depth in poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en American poetry -- 20th century PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 102046 2025-06-26T07:39:23.321060 text/html 82777 2024-10-18T15:42:22 text/html 232943 2025-06-26T07:39:26.754043 application/epub+zip 232326 2025-06-26T07:39:24.193052 application/epub+zip 101620 2025-06-26T07:39:23.745073 application/epub+zip 275805 2025-06-26T07:39:28.421060 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 261151 2025-06-26T07:39:26.325075 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 130468 2022-09-29T18:27:49.915677 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 80531 2025-06-26T07:39:22.855077 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 60825 2024-10-18T15:42:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15980 2025-06-26T07:39:28.542061 application/rdf+xml 5706 2025-06-26T07:39:23.892073 image/jpeg 1423 2025-06-26T07:39:23.817060 image/jpeg 186873 2025-06-26T07:39:23.332071 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