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LoC No.: 10008387
Title: A vision of life : Poems
Original Publication: London: John Lane, 1909.
Credits: Jamie Brydone-Jack, Joeri de Ruiter and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "A Vision of Life: Poems" by Darrell Figgis is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. Featuring a rich tapestry of lyrical expression, the book explores themes related to life, love, duty, and the human condition through intricate imagery and emotional resonance. The poems reflect sentiments of both joy and despair, weaving a vision that invites readers to contemplate their existence and the experiences that shape it. The collection opens with the titular poem "A Vision of Life," which leads the reader through a reflective narrative, contrasting the allure of sensual pleasure with the weightiness of duty and moral responsibility. Figgis engages with personifications of duty and beauty, suggesting a tension between fleeting passions and lasting values. Throughout the collection, the poet addresses various subjects, from the innocence of childhood to the powerful resonances of nature, infusing each poem with a distinct voice that reflects his contemplations. While some verses exhibit a romantic longing, others probe deeper philosophical questions, ultimately offering a nuanced exploration of what it means to live and love in a complex world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Figgis, Darrell, 1882-1925
Contributor: Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936
EBook No.: 73826
Published: Jun 14, 2024
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Subject: English poetry -- Irish authors
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 10008387
Title: A vision of life : Poems
Original Publication: London: John Lane, 1909.
Credits: Jamie Brydone-Jack, Joeri de Ruiter and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "A Vision of Life: Poems" by Darrell Figgis is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. Featuring a rich tapestry of lyrical expression, the book explores themes related to life, love, duty, and the human condition through intricate imagery and emotional resonance. The poems reflect sentiments of both joy and despair, weaving a vision that invites readers to contemplate their existence and the experiences that shape it. The collection opens with the titular poem "A Vision of Life," which leads the reader through a reflective narrative, contrasting the allure of sensual pleasure with the weightiness of duty and moral responsibility. Figgis engages with personifications of duty and beauty, suggesting a tension between fleeting passions and lasting values. Throughout the collection, the poet addresses various subjects, from the innocence of childhood to the powerful resonances of nature, infusing each poem with a distinct voice that reflects his contemplations. While some verses exhibit a romantic longing, others probe deeper philosophical questions, ultimately offering a nuanced exploration of what it means to live and love in a complex world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Figgis, Darrell, 1882-1925
Contributor: Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936
EBook No.: 73826
Published: Jun 14, 2024
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Subject: English poetry -- Irish authors
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.