Project Gutenberg 2005-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 82 Bloomfield, Robert 1766 1823 The Banks of Wye: A Poem Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Charles Bidwell and Online Distributed Proofreaders "The Banks of Wye: A Poem by Robert Bloomfield" is a poetic work written during the early 19th century, showcasing the beauty of nature and the contemplations of life along the Wye River in Wales. As a poem, it can be classified as a lyrical narrative that captures the picturesque landscapes and personal reflections of the poet on his journey through this idyllic rural setting. In this poem, Bloomfield embarks on a journey down the Wye accompanied by friends, providing vivid descriptions of the natural scenery and historical sites they encounter. The narrative unfolds in four books, blending observations on the surrounding nature—forests, hills, and rivers—with personal anecdotes and emotional reflections. Various characters such as gleeful gleaners and historical figures are depicted, while themes of love, loss, and the ephemeral beauty of nature are interwoven throughout the text. The poem elevates the simple experiences of travel and friendship into a deeper exploration of human emotion and appreciation for the world's wonders. Overall, "The Banks of Wye" stands as a celebration of both the landscape and the meditative thoughts it inspires in those who traverse its banks. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Wye, River (Wales and England) -- Poetry Wales, South -- Poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Travel Writing 120527 2025-07-04T07:42:29.852358 text/html 120348 2025-01-11T22:59:55.971689 text/html 122312 2025-07-04T07:42:35.720339 application/epub+zip 122558 2025-07-04T07:42:32.550310 application/epub+zip 105951 2025-07-04T07:42:31.455323 application/epub+zip 242421 2025-07-04T07:42:37.737304 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 226315 2025-07-04T07:42:35.017322 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 196434 2022-09-04T12:49:27.099234 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 97728 2025-07-04T07:42:29.605334 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 97541 2012-10-14T19:14:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17644 2025-07-04T07:42:37.863291 application/rdf+xml 13424 2025-07-04T07:42:31.962328 image/jpeg 3820 2025-07-04T07:42:31.720321 image/jpeg 41484 2012-10-14T19:22:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 120070 2025-07-04T07:42:29.862340 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