The Blue Poetry Book : 7th. Ed.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912

Contributor:

Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice), 1860-1941.

Speed, Lancelot, 1860-1931

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Blue Poetry Book" edited by Andrew Lang is a collection of poems intended for children and young people, published in the early 20th century. This anthology presents a selection of poems that are notable for their engaging narratives and lyrical beauty, aiming to inspire a love of poetry in the young. With contributions from various poets, the collection includes works that celebrate themes of nature, adventure, and the emotional landscape of youth. The opening of the book sets the stage for this collection, detailing the editor's intent to curate a rich assortment of poems that would resonate with children, drawing from both classical and well-loved authors. Lang reflects on his own childhood experiences and the joyful memories elicited by poetry, expressing a desire to capture that essence for new generations. He emphasizes the importance of vivid storytelling within poetry, inviting readers to explore adventurous tales while ensuring that the selections are suitable for youthful audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Edwards, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2014-08-06