| Author |
Stevenson, Burton Egbert, 1872-1962 |
| Title |
The Home Book of Verse — Volume 2
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Dennis Schreiner, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Home Book of Verse — Volume 2" by Burton Egbert Stevenson is a collection of poetry likely compiled in the early 20th century. This anthology features a rich variety of poems that center around the theme of love, showcasing the influence of historical and contemporary poets. Through various styles, the collection captures the essence of romantic and passionate experiences, offering readers a glimpse into the multifaceted nature of love. The opening of this volume introduces a selection of poems that explore love in its many forms, from the philosophical musings of Ralph Waldo Emerson to playful verses by poets such as Walter Raleigh and Shakespeare. Each piece reflects on the complexities and nuances of love, often employing vivid imagery and emotional depth. Stevenson presents these works in a way that appeals both to the heart and intellectual curiosity, prompting readers to contemplate the nature of love while engaging with the beauty of poetic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English poetry
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| Subject |
American poetry
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| Subject |
Children's poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2620 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 3, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
234 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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