The Poetical Works of David Gray by David Gray
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"The Poetical Works of David Gray" by David Gray is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This compilation serves as a testament to Gray's deep connection with nature, the human experience, and themes of beauty and mortality. The work encompasses various poems emphasizing the poet's reflections on life, love, and the natural world, infused with a lyrical quality that resonates with emotive depth. The opening of this collection
introduces readers to the beauty of the Luggie, a river that serves as both a literal and metaphorical flow through Gray’s poetic landscape. In rich, descriptive language, he celebrates the physical beauty that surrounds him, conveying a profound sense of nostalgia and contemplation. The poet reflects on his connection to friends, nature, and the passage of time while grappling with impending death and the longing for eternal beauty. Through these introspective verses, Gray invites readers to share in his observations, creating a tapestry of interwoven memories and deep emotional insights that set the tone for the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gray, David, 1838-1861 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bell, Henry Glassford, 1803-1874 |
| Title |
The Poetical Works of David Gray A New and Enlarged Edition |
| Credits |
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Paul Marshall, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.7 (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. | 55716 |
| Release Date | Oct 9, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 332 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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