Rainbow gold; poems old and new selected for boys and girls by Teasdale and Walker

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Compiler Teasdale, Sara, 1884-1933
Illustrator Walker, Dugald Stewart, 1883-1937
LoC No. 22018833
Title Rainbow gold; poems old and new selected for boys and girls
Original Publication United States: The MacMillan Company,1922.
Note Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif 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.)
Summary "Rainbow Gold; Poems Old and New Selected for Boys and Girls" by Sara Teasdale is a collection of poetry compiled in the early 20th century. The anthology features a variety of lyrical poems that have been chosen specifically for children, aiming to engage and delight young readers. Teasdale's selection emphasizes the enchanting and imaginative qualities of poetry, creating an enticing introduction for boys and girls to the world of verse. The opening of the collection presents a heartfelt preface wherein Sara Teasdale shares her inspiration and motivations behind compiling the selected poems. She reflects on the memories of her own childhood and the joy that poetry brought her, emphasizing how it can serve as an essential companion for children. Teasdale discusses the challenges in curating a memorable yet compact anthology, indicating her intention to include poems that resonate with a child's enjoyment, transport them to vibrant realms and evoke emotions without being overly sentimental or didactic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Children's poetry
Subject English poetry -- Collections
Subject American poetry -- Collections
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EBook-No. 67522
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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