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Title: An elegy written among the ruins of an abbey
Credits: Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "An Elegy Written Among the Ruins of an Abbey" by Mr. Jerningham is a poetic work composed in the mid-18th century. This elegy reflects on the themes of decay, nostalgia, and the passage of time within the remnants of a once-grand abbey. It explores the contrast between past grandeur and present ruin, evoking both a sense of loss and a meditation on the fleeting nature of human achievements. The poem paints a vivid picture of the former glory of the abbey, surrounded by a solemn grove, and inhabited by various figures ranging from pensive monks to simple rural folk. As the speaker reflects on the abandonment of religious rites and the fading of traditions, they lament the transformation brought about by the passage of time—suggesting that once-vibrant communities are now reduced to solitude and decay. Visions of lost wealth, forsaken altars, and departed worshipers are interspersed with imagery of nature reclaiming the site, ultimately creating a poignant commentary on the inevitable decline of human creations and the enduring legacy of memory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Jerningham, Mr. (Edward), 1737?-1812
EBook No.: 66964
Published: Dec 18, 2021
Downloads: 97
Language: English
Subject: English poetry -- 18th century
Subject: Elegiac poetry, English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: An elegy written among the ruins of an abbey
Credits: Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "An Elegy Written Among the Ruins of an Abbey" by Mr. Jerningham is a poetic work composed in the mid-18th century. This elegy reflects on the themes of decay, nostalgia, and the passage of time within the remnants of a once-grand abbey. It explores the contrast between past grandeur and present ruin, evoking both a sense of loss and a meditation on the fleeting nature of human achievements. The poem paints a vivid picture of the former glory of the abbey, surrounded by a solemn grove, and inhabited by various figures ranging from pensive monks to simple rural folk. As the speaker reflects on the abandonment of religious rites and the fading of traditions, they lament the transformation brought about by the passage of time—suggesting that once-vibrant communities are now reduced to solitude and decay. Visions of lost wealth, forsaken altars, and departed worshipers are interspersed with imagery of nature reclaiming the site, ultimately creating a poignant commentary on the inevitable decline of human creations and the enduring legacy of memory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Jerningham, Mr. (Edward), 1737?-1812
EBook No.: 66964
Published: Dec 18, 2021
Downloads: 97
Language: English
Subject: English poetry -- 18th century
Subject: Elegiac poetry, English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.