The book of jade by David Park Barnitz
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"The Book of Jade" by David Park Barnitz is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. This work reflects a rich tapestry of themes, including love, beauty, death, and existential ennui, often infused with a sense of the macabre. The collection appears to draw heavily on both Eastern and Western literary influences, including references to mythology and religion, creating a unique blend of imagery and emotion. The poems in
"The Book of Jade" explore various aspects of human experience, often juxtaposing the transcendent beauty of love and nature with the inevitable decay of life and mortality. Through a series of rich, sensory descriptions, Barnitz delves into the melancholy of existence, the weariness that comes with pleasure, and the haunting presence of death. The recurring motifs of flowers, opium, and twilight are symbolic of both longing and despair, as characters navigate their complex relationships with beauty, time, and their own inner turmoil. Ultimately, this collection presents a philosophical meditation on life, love, and the mortal condition, echoing the sentiment that beauty is often tinged with sadness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barnitz, David Park, 1878-1901 |
|---|---|
| Title | The book of jade |
| Credits | Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46827 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46827-3 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 671 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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