Poems, &c. (1790) : Wherein It Is Attempted To Describe Certain Views Of Nature And Of Rustic Manners; And Also, To Point Out, In Some Instances, The Different Influence Which The Same Circumstances Produce On Different Characters

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Baillie, Joanna, 1762-1851

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Poems, &c." by Joanna Baillie is a collection of poetry composed during the late 18th century. The poems explore themes of nature, rustic life, and the complexities of human emotions shaped by various circumstances. Through vivid imagery and evocative descriptions, Baillie appears to examine how different characters respond to the same environments, highlighting the nuances of human experience. The opening of the collection introduces a rich portrayal of rural life through the depiction of a winter day, contrasting the warmth of a family home against the harsh elements outside. The poem details the morning rituals of both the farmer and his family, illustrating their daily struggles and the steadfastness of their routine amidst the cold. The harsh conditions are mirrored in the struggles of the animals and the encroaching darkness of winter, while moments of familial tenderness provide a counterpoint to the bleakness. This initial section effectively sets the tone for the collection, inviting readers to immerse themselves in Baillie's observation of life, nature, and the interplay of character and surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Starner, Charles Bidwell and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2005-01-06