Project Gutenberg 2006-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 131 Betham, Matilda 1776 1852 Betham, Mary Matilda Poems Jonathan Ingram and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Poems by Matilda Betham" is a collection of poetry written in the early 19th century, specifically around the early 1800s. The book showcases the emotional depth and literary finesse of Matilda Betham, highlighting themes such as love, loss, nature, and human experience. This collection captures the sentiments and introspection characteristic of the Romantic era, reflecting the personal and societal struggles of her time. The poems within this collection explore a variety of subjects, from the poignant reflections of an old fisherman mourning the loss of his loved ones to tender verses dedicated to friends and nature. Each piece conveys a strong emotional resonance, showcasing Betham's ability to evoke empathy and thoughtfulness. For instance, in "The Old Fisherman," the speaker recounts their grief and reminiscences of a once-joyful life, contrasting it with their current state of sorrow. Through her lyrical verses, Betham invites readers to share in her contemplations on affection, memory, and the passage of time, ultimately crafting a rich tapestry that balances personal pain with the beauty of life’s fleeting moments. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 118346 2025-07-04T10:32:11.376597 text/html 133944 2021-06-24T05:05:34 text/html 105373 2025-07-04T10:32:16.925562 application/epub+zip 104414 2025-07-04T10:32:13.190558 application/epub+zip 104413 2025-07-04T10:32:12.109544 application/epub+zip 196885 2025-07-04T10:32:19.509528 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 263449 2025-07-04T10:32:16.288605 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 246915 2022-09-05T06:28:45.576566 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 94096 2025-07-04T10:32:10.825588 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 93869 2021-06-24T05:07:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17837 2025-07-04T10:32:19.637522 application/rdf+xml 7807 2025-07-04T10:32:12.623564 image/jpeg 2234 2025-07-04T10:32:12.362547 image/jpeg 36556 2021-06-24T05:07:41 application/octet-stream application/zip 40309 2021-06-24T05:08:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 98807 2025-07-04T10:32:11.389590 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