O May I Join the Choir Invisible! and Other Favorite Poems by George Eliot et al.
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"O May I Join the Choir Invisible! and Other Favorite Poems by George Eliot et al." is a collection of poetry that showcases the works of George Eliot, one of the most prominent literary figures of the Victorian era. This book was published in the late 19th century and encompasses a variety of poetic themes, likely exploring the intricacies of human emotion, social issues, and the beauty of nature. The collection features
poignant reflections on life, loss, love, and the enduring power of art and memory. The poems within the collection offer a range of voices and styles, illustrating Eliot's deep understanding of humanity and its struggles. The titular poem, "O May I Join the Choir Invisible!", expresses a yearning for transcendence and a legacy of goodness that lingers after death. Other poems, such as “Mother and Poet,” delve into personal grief while also touching on broader themes of patriotism and sacrifice. Through rich imagery and emotional depth, the collection captures the complexities of the human experience, inviting readers to contemplate their own beliefs, relationships, and aspirations within the tapestry of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Eliot, George, 1819-1880 |
|---|---|
| Author | Browning, Elizabeth Barrett, 1806-1861 |
| Author | Browning, Robert, 1812-1889 |
| Author | Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822 |
| Title | O May I Join the Choir Invisible! and Other Favorite Poems |
| Contents | O may I join the choir invisible! / George Eliot -- How they brought the good news from Ghent to Aix / Robert Browning -- Mother and poet / Elizabeth Barrett Browning -- Nature's lady / George Eliot -- To a skylark / Percy Bysshe Shelley. |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1884 D. Lothrop and Company edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20742 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20742-1 |
| Release Date | Mar 4, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 844 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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