Poems You Ought to Know by Elia Wilkinson Peattie

"Poems You Ought to Know" by Elia Wilkinson Peattie is an anthology of poetry compiled in the early 20th century. The collection is aimed at rekindling a love for poetry among its readers, featuring verses from a diverse array of renowned poets. Peattie curates this selection with the hope of providing insights and beauty that uplift and inspire those who may have drifted away from lyrical appreciation. The opening of the anthology lays the groundwork for the reader's journey through poetry. It begins with an introduction emphasizing the importance of dedicating moments each day to the nurture of one's "inner life" through poetry, quoting Professor Charles Eliot Norton’s view on its restorative powers. This introduces the objective of the collection: to inspire both new and old lovers of poetry. Following this, the contents list reveals a rich tapestry of poems from famous poets such as Wordsworth, Shakespeare, and Byron, promising a rewarding exploration of classic verses that exemplify universal themes of life, beauty, love, and mortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Peattie, Elia Wilkinson, 1862-1935
LoC No. 07014628
Title Poems You Ought to Know
Credits This etext was transcribed by Les Bowler
Reading Level Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject English poetry
Subject American poetry
Category Text
eBook-No. 53415
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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