Rainbow gold; poems old and new selected for boys and girls by Teasdale and Walker
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"Rainbow Gold; Poems Old and New Selected for Boys and Girls" by Sara Teasdale is a collection of poetry compiled in the early 20th century. The anthology features a variety of lyrical poems that have been chosen specifically for children, aiming to engage and delight young readers. Teasdale's selection emphasizes the enchanting and imaginative qualities of poetry, creating an enticing introduction for boys and girls to the world of verse. The opening
of the collection presents a heartfelt preface wherein Sara Teasdale shares her inspiration and motivations behind compiling the selected poems. She reflects on the memories of her own childhood and the joy that poetry brought her, emphasizing how it can serve as an essential companion for children. Teasdale discusses the challenges in curating a memorable yet compact anthology, indicating her intention to include poems that resonate with a child's enjoyment, transport them to vibrant realms and evoke emotions without being overly sentimental or didactic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Compiler | Teasdale, Sara, 1884-1933 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Walker, Dugald Stewart, 1883-1937 |
| LoC No. | 22018833 |
| Title | Rainbow gold; poems old and new selected for boys and girls |
| Original Publication | United States: The MacMillan Company,1922. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, 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/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Children's poetry |
| Subject | English poetry -- Collections |
| Subject | American poetry -- Collections |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67522 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67522-0 |
| Release Date | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 744 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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