Project Gutenberg 2004-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 150 Weir, Arthur 1864 1902 Fleurs De Lys, and Other Poems This eBook was produced by Michelle Shepard, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Fleurs De Lys, and Other Poems" by Arthur Weir is a collection of poetry written during the late 19th century. This volume showcases a range of themes, including Canadian history, nature, love, and reflections on the human experience. The title "Fleurs De Lys" refers to the royal emblem associated with France and reflects the historical and cultural significance of the French presence in Canada, which serves as an underlying theme throughout the collection. The poems are diverse, ranging from narratives honoring pivotal figures in Canadian history, such as Champlain and Maisonneuve, to lyrical explorations of love and nature. Weir utilizes rich imagery and historical references to evoke emotion and a sense of place, connecting the reader to the land and its legacy. The collection includes pieces like "The Captured Flag," which recounts a moment from the siege of Quebec, and "To One Who Loves Red Roses," which delves into the personal nuances of affection. Weir's exploration of themes related to identity, loss, and beauty invites readers to reflect on their own experiences within the context of the Canadian landscape and its history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Canadian poetry -- 19th century PS Text Category: Poetry 151524 2025-07-03T09:54:38.961670 text/html 151345 2025-01-10T22:16:58.636616 text/html 129252 2025-07-03T09:54:46.192613 application/epub+zip 128381 2025-07-03T09:54:42.014628 application/epub+zip 112338 2025-07-03T09:54:40.761643 application/epub+zip 291192 2025-07-03T09:54:48.986589 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 255160 2025-07-03T09:54:45.034617 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 213764 2022-09-04T04:14:59.305528 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 116038 2025-07-03T09:54:38.682643 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 111068 2020-12-30T05:44:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16815 2025-07-03T09:54:49.109602 application/rdf+xml 15386 2025-07-03T09:54:41.246623 image/jpeg 4066 2025-07-03T09:54:41.003619 image/jpeg 46491 2020-12-30T05:44:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 124616 2025-07-03T09:54:38.973697 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