Love's Old Sweet Song by George H. Ellwanger
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"Love's Old Sweet Song" by George H. Ellwanger is an anthology of love poems compiled in the early 20th century. The collection brings together modern, largely lyrical works from various living poets as well as some previously published pieces, focusing on themes of love and relationships. The poems explore the complex and enduring nature of love, touching on joyful moments, passionate emotions, and heart-wrenching farewells. At the start of the anthology, the
introductory materials set the stage for the reader, emphasizing the timelessness and universality of love. The opening conveys a sense of anticipation and nostalgia, invoking images of nature and emotional depth, as seen in the introductory poem, "Since Yesterday." This poem reflects on the bittersweet memories associated with love, highlighting the intertwining of joy and sorrow. The editor aims to present a distinctive collection that delivers both lesser-known and memorable works, showcasing the power of lyrical expression in capturing the essence of love through the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Compiler | Ellwanger, George H. (George Herman), 1848-1906 |
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| Title |
Love's Old Sweet Song A sheaf of latter-day love-poems gathered from many sources |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, MFR 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: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Love poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54148 |
| Release Date | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 499 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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