| Author |
Quiller-Couch, Arthur, 1863-1944 |
| Title |
Green Bays. Verses and Parodies
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Lionel Sear
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| Summary |
"Green Bays. Verses and Parodies" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century. This work showcases a variety of poetic forms, including verses infused with wit and parody, reflecting Quiller-Couch's literary prowess and his experiences at Oxford. The collection explores themes of love, nature, and nostalgia, often with a humorous or critical edge. The book presents a rich tapestry of verses that range from meditative reflections in pieces like "In a College Garden" to playful parodies of well-known literary works. Quiller-Couch writes about the fleeting nature of life and love, while also incorporating elements of local color through his Irish melodies and humorous anecdotes from university life. Each poem captures a moment or sentiment, using vivid imagery and clever wordplay to draw the reader into his world, thus creating a delightful exploration of human experiences and emotions. (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 |
Parodies
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| Subject |
Omar Khayyam -- Parodies, imitations, etc.
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| Subject |
University of Oxford -- Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16898 |
| Release Date |
Oct 18, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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