| Author |
Stevenson, Burton Egbert, 1872-1962 |
| Title |
The Home Book of Verse — Volume 3
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly 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 3" by Burton Egbert Stevenson is a collection of poetry likely compiled in the early 20th century. This volume contains a rich assortment of poems categorized by themes such as youth and age, love, nature, and childhood, drawing from a wide array of authors that showcase both classic and contemporary works. Readers can expect to encounter gentle reflections on childhood, love's complexities, and the beauty of nature throughout this extensive anthology. The opening of the volume presents a table of contents outlining the various sections filled with poems that evoke a range of emotions and imagery. This introductory part highlights themes such as the innocence of youth, playful nursery rhymes, and the natural world's beauty. Readers are immediately introduced to notable poems like "The Human Seasons" by John Keats and selections specific to children and nursery lore, offering a glimpse into the lyrical variety that this volume promises. The book positions itself as an accessible yet profound journey through verses that celebrate the stages of life and human experiences. (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. |
2621 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 11, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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