The wooden Pegasus by Edith Sitwell

"The Wooden Pegasus" by Edith Sitwell is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This book showcases Sitwell's distinctive style, characterized by rich imagery and a surreal touch. The likely theme of the work revolves around a blend of whimsical and darker elements, exploring human experiences and emotions through a fantastical lens. The poems within "The Wooden Pegasus" are varied in their settings and subjects, often merging mythological references with the mundane. Sitwell employs a playful yet poignant tone, using characters like clowns, satyrs, and other imaginative figures to express the complexities of life, death, and desire. From whimsical nursery songs to more serious contemplations on existence, the collection reflects a vivid tapestry of thoughts and emotions, inviting readers into her richly constructed worlds. Overall, the book captures a unique artistic voice that resonates with the tensions between joy and sorrow, reality and fantasy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Sitwell, Edith, 1887-1964
LoC No. 22015765
Title The wooden Pegasus
Credits Produced by Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English poetry -- 20th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 62560
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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