Second Book of Verse by Eugene Field
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About this eBook
| Author | Field, Eugene, 1850-1895 |
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| Title | Second Book of Verse |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Produced by Charlene Taylor, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Music by Linda Cantoni. |
| Summary | "Second Book of Verse" by Eugene Field is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The poems explore themes of love, nostalgia, family, and the charm of everyday life, often infused with humor and sentimentality. Field's verses capture moments that reflect on the joys and sorrows of human experience, delivering vivid imagery and emotional depth. The opening of the collection introduces a series of heartfelt poems, beginning with a reflection on a father's steadfastness through life's struggles, as depicted in "Father's Way." The controlling voice evokes nostalgia for family and the silent battles faced with enduring love and humor. Following poems like "To My Mother" express reverence and affection, illustrating the poet's admiration for maternal love and guidance. As the reader embarks on this lyrical journey, they encounter a celebration of life's simplicity and complexity, as seen in delightful compositions such as "Gosling Stew" and "John Smith," adding a lighter touch to the collection's overall emotional resonance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31874 |
| Release Date | Apr 3, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 68 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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