| Author |
Crowe, William, 1745-1829 |
| Title |
Lewesdon Hill, with other poems
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: John Murray,1827.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Bryan Ness 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 |
"Lewesdon Hill, with Other Poems" by William Crowe is a collection of poems written in the late 18th to early 19th century. The work showcases the author's reflections on nature, personal experiences, and broader philosophical themes against the backdrop of the English countryside, particularly centering on the hill itself in Dorsetshire. The collection is a blend of descriptive verses and musings that explore the beauty of the natural world, the passage of time, and the emotional depths of human experience. The beginning of the text introduces the titular poem, "Lewesdon Hill," where the author depicts a May morning ascent to the hill's summit. The imagery evokes the vibrant scene of nature in spring, with a celebration of the landscape's beauty, contrasting with the somber reflections on the world, human existence, and mortality. The author also muses about the cyclical changes of the seasons and the intimate connection between the speaker and the natural world around him, painting a portrait of both tranquility and contemplation as he enjoys the view and wrestles with deeper existential thoughts. The tone is largely contemplative, inviting readers to appreciate the interplay of nature and human reflection. (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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| Subject |
Landscapes -- England -- Dorset -- Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68824 |
| Release Date |
Aug 23, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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