Underneath the Bough: A Book of Verses by George Allan England
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"Underneath the Bough: A Book of Verses" by George Allan England is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This work reflects a range of themes, including love, nature, and mortality, conveyed through lyrical verse and intricate forms such as ballades and sonnets. The collection is imbued with both romantic and philosophical musings, showcasing the emotional and existential concerns of the time. The poems within this anthology cover a
broad spectrum of emotions and experiences. From celebrating the beauty of love and nature, as in "Morning, Noon and Night," to confronting the somber themes of death and loss depicted in "Gunga Din in Hell" and "Dead Loves," England captures the highs and lows of the human condition. Each piece invites readers into rich imagery and reflective thoughts, making the collection a tapestry of heartfelt sentiments and profound truths, spanning joyous moments to contemplative reflections on life's transience. The varied styles, including the use of rhyme and rhythmic patterns, also highlight England's craftsmanship as a poet, appealing to both lovers of traditional verse and modern readers alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | England, George Allan, 1877-1936 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04018788 |
| Title | Underneath the Bough: A Book of Verses |
| Credits |
Produced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60870 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-60870-9 |
| Release Date | Dec 7, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 484 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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