| Author |
Teasdale, Sara, 1884-1933 |
| LoC No. |
47039627
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| Title |
Dark of the Moon
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Macmillan Company,1926.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Dark of the Moon" by Sara Teasdale is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This notable work encapsulates Teasdale's distinctive lyrical style, exploring themes of love, nature, and introspection through richly evocative imagery. As one delves into the poems, readers can expect to encounter the profound emotional landscapes that characterize her work, inviting reflections on the complexities of human experience. The collection is divided into several sections, each containing poems that evoke the beauty and transience of moments in nature, such as "There Will Be Stars" and "Midsummer Night." Teasdale artfully employs vivid imagery and emotional depth to discuss love, loss, and the inexorable passage of time. For instance, in "The Crystal Gazer," she reflects on the nature of self and consciousness, while in "The Flight," she embodies the freedom and unity found in love. Through her verses, Teasdale not only captures fleeting beauty but also engages with the existential themes of life and mortality, making the collection resonate deeply with readers. (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. |
69866 |
| Release Date |
Jan 24, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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