| Author |
Robinson, Mary, 1758-1800 |
| Title |
Lyrical tales
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: T. N. Longman and O. Rees, 1800.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Lyrical Tales" by Mary Robinson is a collection of poems and stories written in the early 19th century. The work features a variety of lyrical narratives that explore themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Each tale presents poignant reflections and colorful characters, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the emotional landscape created by the author." "The opening of "Lyrical Tales" begins with the poignant poem "All Alone," which portrays a sorrowful boy mourning the loss of his mother while wandering near a churchyard. His deep sense of loneliness and despair is palpable as he recalls memories of happier times with her. The boy's grief is accentuated by the unforgiving elements of nature, symbolizing both his isolation and yearning for connection. Through this vivid introduction, readers are drawn into the emotional depths of Robinson's lyrical storytelling, which sets the tone for the collection as a whole." (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 -- 18th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70266 |
| Release Date |
Mar 12, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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