Songs of a Sourdough
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publisher: Project Gutenberg
license: license
issued: 2008-05-20
rights: Public domain in the USA.
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creator: 117
description: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cremation_of_Sam_McGee
marc508: Produced by David Clarke, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
marc520: "Songs of a Sourdough" by Robert W. Service is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century. The poems explore the rugged lives of gold seekers and adventurers in the Yukon, capturing the stark beauty of the landscape as well as the challenges faced by those drawn to its call. The book offers a vivid portrayal of life in the wilderness, highlighting themes of resilience, longing, and the relentless pursuit of dreams amidst a harsh and unforgiving environment. In "Songs of a Sourdough," Service's poems are imbued with the spirit of the North, depicting various characters who embody the struggle and triumph of human experience. The collection features distinct voices, including miners, adventurers, and contemplative souls, all of whom grapple with their inner demons and the lure of gold. Notable poems such as "The Cremation of Sam McGee" and "The Law of the Yukon" mix humor with darker themes, while others like "The Lonely Trail" evoke a sense of nostalgia and yearning. Through vivid imagery and rhythmic verses, Service captures not only the physical struggles of life in the Yukon but also the emotional journey of those who dare to chase their fortunes in the wild. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
marc908: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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name: Service, Robert W. (Robert William)
birthdate: 1874
deathdate: 1958
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