Songs of love and empire by E. Nesbit
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"Songs of Love and Empire" by E. Nesbit is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The poems explore themes of love, monarchy, and British identity, capturing the sentiments of the era, particularly surrounding the figure of Queen Victoria and the British Empire. This volume features a mixture of lyrical reflections and historical inspirations, appealing to readers interested in romantic and nationalistic expressions of that time. The opening of
this collection presents a tribute to Queen Victoria, celebrating her reign and the Empire during a jubilant national occasion. It evokes images of grandeur and nostalgia, illustrating how the royalty is intertwined with the collective memory and love of the people. The verses elaborate on the legacy of the past, intertwining the glories of Britain's historical figures and events with the present triumphs under the Queen’s rule, setting a tone that resonates with pride and affection toward the monarchy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Nesbit, E. (Edith), 1858-1924 |
|---|---|
| Title | Songs of love and empire |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50162 |
| Release Date | Oct 8, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 373 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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