| Author |
Stevenson, Burton Egbert, 1872-1962 |
| Title |
The Home Book of Verse — Volume 1
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.5 (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 1" edited by Burton Egbert Stevenson is a curated collection of poetry intended for general audiences, likely compiled during the early 20th century. The anthology features a wide array of verses from various poets and encompasses themes of childhood, love, nature, and the human experience. The opening of the collection sets the stage with a detailed table of contents showcasing an extensive list of categorized poems, touching on subjects such as youth, age, love, and the beauty of nature. The poems are meant to evoke nostalgia and reflect the simplicity and complexity of life experiences, suitable for readers of all ages. As a versatile anthology, it offers a delightful blend of traditional nursery rhymes, thoughtful meditations, and lyrical expressions that celebrate both the joys and challenges of life. (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. |
2619 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 13, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
172 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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