The Angel in the Cloud by Edwin W. Fuller
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About this eBook
| Author | Fuller, Edwin W. (Edwin Wiley), 1847-1876 |
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| LoC No. | 07032168 |
| Title | The Angel in the Cloud |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Angel in the Cloud" by Edwin W. Fuller is a poetic work written in the early 20th century. This volume invites readers into a deeply reflective exploration of human existence, intertwining themes of nature, spirituality, and the searching for meaning through powerful imagery and allegorical elements. The opening sets the stage for a journey both outward and inward, where the author contemplates the complexity of life and the divine. At the start of this work, the narrator experiences a day overwhelmed by oppressive heat, prompting an escape into nature. Through the vivid descriptions of the setting—a stifling summer day giving way to an enchanting park—the narrator reflects on nature's beauty and its contrasting injustices, expressing thoughts on providence and fate. A shift occurs as the narrator embarks on a dreamlike vision that takes him on a cosmic journey, encountering an angel and ultimately leading to insights about the divine and the human condition. The opening serves to evoke a sense of wonder while posing profound questions about the balance of joy and suffering in existence. (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. | 57504 |
| Release Date | Jul 14, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 209 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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