Project Gutenberg 2005-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 239 Davies, W. H. (William Henry) 1871 1940 Davies, William Henry Davies, William H. (William Henry) Foliage: Various Poems Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Tonya Allen, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders; the HTML file added by David Widger. "Foliage: Various Poems by W. H. Davies" is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The poems explore themes of nature, love, joy, and the struggles of humanity, drawing upon the beauty and simplicity of the natural world as a contrast to the difficulties of urban life. This collection reflects the emotional landscape of the poet's experiences, often highlighting the personal connection between the speaker and the elements of nature. The poems within "Foliage" convey a wide range of emotions, reflecting Davies's deep appreciation for the natural world and his poignant observations on human existence. The verses traverse through moments of joy and sorrow, as seen in poems like "The Lonely Dreamer," which mourns the untended legacy of an artist, and "Seeking Joy," which contrasts worldly pleasures against the tranquility found in nature. Each poem weaves rich imagery and explores varying aspects of love and life, inviting readers to contemplate their own experiences alongside Davies's reflections. The collection serves as a heartfelt homage to simplicity and the healing qualities of nature amidst the chaotic backdrop of modern life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en English poetry -- 19th century English poetry -- 20th century PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 80751 2025-06-04T09:14:27.793368 text/html 80946 2013-05-16T06:25:24 text/html; charset=us-ascii 26390 2013-05-16T06:25:46 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 103185 2025-06-04T09:14:34.594319 application/epub+zip 103196 2025-06-04T09:14:31.030284 application/epub+zip 93252 2025-06-04T09:14:29.724281 application/epub+zip 236365 2025-06-04T09:14:36.814328 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 224198 2025-06-04T09:14:33.679262 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 137623 2022-09-05T03:49:03.789473 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 65183 2025-06-04T09:14:27.434415 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 64961 2013-05-16T06:24:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 24496 2013-05-16T06:25:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18593 2025-06-04T09:14:36.951296 application/rdf+xml 15043 2025-06-04T09:14:30.281344 image/jpeg 4346 2025-06-04T09:14:30.001271 image/jpeg 100305 2025-06-04T09:14:27.808294 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