Withered Leaves from Memory's Garland by Abigail Stanley Hanna

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Author Hanna, Abigail Stanley
Title Withered Leaves from Memory's Garland
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Summary "Withered Leaves from Memory's Garland" by Abigail Stanley Hanna is a collection of personal reflections and poems written during the mid-19th century. The work serves as a heartfelt tribute to the past, utilizing the metaphor of withered leaves to convey themes of nostalgia, loss, and the passage of time, particularly as it relates to the author's family and personal experiences. The opening of the book sets a deeply introspective tone, as the author expresses her intention to document her memories and thoughts, originally for the sake of her children. Readers are invited to journey through significant moments from her childhood, home, and the larger community with rich, emotional descriptions of places and people now faded by time. Hanna reflects on the bittersweet nature of memories, balancing joy and sadness as she revisits her past, revealing her deep connections to family and the experiences that shaped her life. As such, this work is likely to resonate with those who appreciate reflective, lyrical writing that conveys the interplay of memory and emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Poetry
Subject Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 11599
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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