| Author |
Hedderwick-Browne, M. (Marie) |
| Title |
A spray of lilac, and other poems and songs
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Isbister and Company Limited,1892.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| 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.)
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| Summary |
"A Spray of Lilac, and Other Poems and Songs" by Marie Hedderwick Browne is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This volume showcases a range of themes reflecting on nature, love, memory, and the passage of time, emphasizing the emotional connections that bind people to their experiences and surroundings. The author draws upon vivid imagery and emotive language, creating a rich tapestry of imagery and sentiment that resonates with readers. The poems within this collection explore various subjects, including childhood memories, the beauty of nature, and the bittersweet nature of love and loss. In "A Spray of Lilac," Browne uses the titular flower as a metaphor for nostalgia and the power of memories, evoking strong emotions related to personal history. Other poems in the collection, like "A Mother's Grief" and "Beside the Dead," delve into themes of mourning and remembrance, capturing the heart-wrenching realities of loss. The work is imbued with a sense of longing and reflection, offering readers a window into the author's soul as she grapples with life's transient beauty and deeper truths. (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 -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68579 |
| Release Date |
Jul 21, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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