The Snowflake, and Other Poems by Arthur Weir
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"The Snowflake and Other Poems" by Arthur Weir is a collection of poetry likely written in the late 19th century. The poems explore various themes, including love, nature, and the passage of time, providing insights into the human experience through vivid imagery and emotive language. The opening poem, "The Snowflake," sets the tone for the collection with its exploration of a sea nymph's longing and emotional journey. At the start of the
collection, "The Snowflake" introduces readers to a mystic underwater world where the narrator experiences a beautiful yet tragic love affair. As she is courted by a lover who offers her the beauty of the sky, she ultimately finds herself torn between two realms: the enchanting depths of the sea and the alluring promise of the heavens above. This poignant tale unfolds against a backdrop of rich, descriptive language and a sense of loss, setting the stage for the subsequent poems that delve into similar reflections on love, nature, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Weir, Arthur, 1864-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Snowflake, and Other Poems |
| Credits |
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, 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) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Canadian poetry -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53623 |
| Release Date | Nov 28, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 357 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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