| Author |
Untermeyer, Louis, 1885-1977 |
| LoC No. |
14007716
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| Title |
Challenge
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Challenge" by Louis Untermeyer is a collection of poems written during the early 20th century. This book explores themes of life, struggle, and beauty, reflecting the poet's deep engagement with the complexities of existence and the fervent drive for personal and societal change. The poems within "Challenge" are a vibrant tapestry of emotional expression, invoking a range of experiences from the triumphant vitality of spring to the heavy burdens of urban life and social unrest. Untermeyer articulates a passionate call to action, urging individuals to reject complacency and embrace the struggles of life with vigor and determination. Through various voices and perspectives, from the youthful exuberance in "On the Birth of a Child" to the poignant reflections on love and loss, the poems convey a universal quest for meaning and connection amidst the chaos of the human condition. Overall, the collection serves as an artistic celebration of resilience and beauty in the face of adversity, inviting readers to reflect on their own challenges and the persistent quest for joy and purpose. (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
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34001 |
| Release Date |
Sep 26, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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