| Author |
Speyer, Leonora, 1872-1956 |
| LoC No. |
26026413
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| Title |
Fiddler's farewell
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| Original Publication |
New York: Alred A. Knopf, 1926.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Carol Brown, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Fiddler’s Farewell" by Leonora Speyer is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of loss, memory, and the passage of time, using vivid imagery and musical language to evoke deep emotional responses. Through its lyrical explorations, it reflects on personal experiences, the nature of love, and the artistic spirit. The poems in "Fiddler’s Farewell" vary in style and subject, painting a tapestry of human emotion through the lens of music and nature. The opening piece, "Ballad of a Lost House," interprets the haunting echo of a home filled with memories, embodying a longing for connection. Other poems, like "Therapy" and "Affinity," delve into the complexities of relationships, dealing with pain and the quest for understanding. Spanning topics from the ethereal beauty of landscapes to the intimate reflections of love and heartache, Speyer's work captures a profound sense of yearning and the bittersweet nature of life's fleeting moments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
American poetry -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73705 |
| Release Date |
May 26, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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