The Lonely Dancer and Other Poems by Richard Le Gallienne

"The Lonely Dancer and Other Poems" by Richard Le Gallienne is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The poems within explore themes related to love, nature, the passage of time, and the profound emotions that arise from beauty and loss. The author’s unique stylings and evocative imagery work together to create a lyrical exploration of the human condition. In this collection, Le Gallienne presents a variety of poems that weave personal reflections with broader meditations on nature and existence. The titular poem, "The Lonely Dancer," reflects a deep yearning and melancholy as the speaker contemplates the nature of love and the inevitability of loss. Other poems, such as "Alma Venus" and "Invitation," celebrate the beauty of the seasons and the fleeting joys of life, while pieces like "The Dead Arose" engage with themes of mortality. The collection is infused with a sense of longing and nostalgia, offering readers a glimpse into the emotional landscape of the poet's heart as it dances between the realms of joy and sorrow, love and separation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Le Gallienne, Richard, 1866-1947
Title The Lonely Dancer and Other Poems
Credits E-text prepared by Brendan Lane, Carol David, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
Reading Level Reading ease score: 75.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Poetry
Category Text
eBook-No. 10457
Release Date
Last Update Oct 28, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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