The old Hanging Fork, and other poems by George W. Doneghy
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"The Old Hanging Fork and Other Poems" by George W. Doneghy is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This compilation reflects the sentiments and nostalgia associated with rural life, personal memories, and nature's beauty. The poems evoke themes of childhood, love, loss, and the passage of time, capturing the emotional landscape of the author's experiences. The collection features a variety of poems that explore different facets of rural
existence and personal reflection. The titular poem, "The Old Hanging Fork," reminisces about carefree days spent fishing in the creek, encapsulating youthful joy and the innocence of childhood. Throughout the collection, Doneghy employs vivid imagery to transport readers to idyllic settings, while also pondering deeper themes such as mortality and nostalgia in pieces like "A Mother's Grave" and "Longings." Each poem resonates with warmth and sentiment, showcasing Doneghy's ability to intertwine personal history with universal emotions, creating a diverse yet cohesive body of work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Doneghy, George W., 1848-1917 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 03006049 |
| Title | The old Hanging Fork, and other poems |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26505 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3264 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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