Poems, translated and original by E. F. Ellet

"Poems, translated and original" by E. F. Ellet is a collection of poetry written in the early 19th century. This anthology features a blend of original works and translations, showcasing themes of nature, love, death, and the human experience across various poetic styles. The collection contains works inspired by famous poets as well as those reflecting personal sentiment, highlighting the emotional depth and artistic expression of the era. At the start of the collection, the author offers a preface explaining that many poems have been published in periodicals and are compiled here with permission. The first piece, "The Sepulchres," explores the themes of mortality, memory, and artistic legacy, questioning what endures beyond death. It reflects a deep reverence for those who have passed and the connection between love and remembrance, setting a tone of earnest reflection for the subsequent poems. The opening sections immediately engage readers with both translated and original works that evoke nostalgia, beauty, and contemplation of existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Ellet, E. F. (Elizabeth Fries), 1818-1877
LoC No. 24022543
Title Poems, translated and original
Original Publication United States: Key & Biddle, 1835.
Note Includes the tragedy, "Teresa Contarini."
Credits 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: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Venice (Italy) -- Drama
Subject American drama -- 19th century
Subject American poetry -- 19th century
Subject Poetry -- Translations into English
Category Text
eBook-No. 71302
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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