The Angel in the Cloud by Edwin W. Fuller

"The Angel in the Cloud" by Edwin W. Fuller is a poetic work written in the early 20th century. This volume invites readers into a deeply reflective exploration of human existence, intertwining themes of nature, spirituality, and the searching for meaning through powerful imagery and allegorical elements. The opening sets the stage for a journey both outward and inward, where the author contemplates the complexity of life and the divine. At the start of this work, the narrator experiences a day overwhelmed by oppressive heat, prompting an escape into nature. Through the vivid descriptions of the setting—a stifling summer day giving way to an enchanting park—the narrator reflects on nature's beauty and its contrasting injustices, expressing thoughts on providence and fate. A shift occurs as the narrator embarks on a dreamlike vision that takes him on a cosmic journey, encountering an angel and ultimately leading to insights about the divine and the human condition. The opening serves to evoke a sense of wonder while posing profound questions about the balance of joy and suffering in existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Fuller, Edwin W. (Edwin Wiley), 1847-1876
LoC No. 07032168
Title The Angel in the Cloud
Credits Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject American poetry -- 19th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 57504
Release Date
Last Update Jan 24, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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