Project Gutenberg 2022-02-19 Public domain in the USA. 141 Acton, Harold 1904 1994 An Indian Ass $aUnited Kingdom :$bDuckworth,$c1925. Tim Lindell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "An Indian Ass" by Harold Acton is a collection of poems crafted in the early 20th century. The work dives into various themes and styles, showcasing Acton's wit and lyrical dexterity while reflecting on subjects such as nature, beauty, sorrow, and the human condition. The title, rather whimsically provocative, hints at a satirical examination of perceptions and contradictions prevalent in societal norms. The collection consists of several individual pieces, ranging from contemplative verses like "Lament for Adonis" to vivid imagery portrayed in "When Frigates from Long Voyages". Acton's poems often feature rich descriptions and elaborate metaphors, exploring both personal and universal experiences. For example, "The Were-Wolf" presents a tale of transformation and primal fears, while "Words" grapples with the limitations of language and expression. The overall tone oscillates between playful and serious, with each poem inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of life and existence. Through this evocative compilation, Acton captures the essence of human emotions and the intricate dance between beauty and despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015050108649 20210908220143acton 1925 GB Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English poetry -- 20th century PR Text Category: Poetry 152012 2025-06-26T12:51:20.582518 text/html 130300 2024-10-18T19:25:50 text/html 314765 2025-06-26T12:51:26.187021 application/epub+zip 314756 2025-06-26T12:51:21.972487 application/epub+zip 113847 2025-06-26T12:51:21.265463 application/epub+zip 400057 2025-06-26T12:51:28.909988 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 362348 2025-06-26T12:51:25.379959 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 157295 2022-09-30T10:29:42.481069 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 89997 2025-06-26T12:51:19.913481 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 70085 2024-10-18T19:25:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16331 2025-06-26T12:51:29.127944 application/rdf+xml 8402 2025-06-26T12:51:21.403493 image/jpeg 1505 2025-06-26T12:51:21.333490 image/jpeg 298764 2025-06-26T12:51:20.600514 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