A Jongleur Strayed : Verses on Love and Other Matters Sacred and Profane

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Le Gallienne, Richard, 1866-1947

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Jongleur Strayed" by Richard Le Gallienne is a collection of verses exploring themes of love and the human experience, written in the early 20th century. The book features various poetic forms, likely reflecting on the nuanced feelings and musings of the poet's heart as he connects with the beauty of life and love through his verses. The collection is characterized by Le Gallienne's lyrical style, offering readers a profound look at love's joys and sorrows. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to the poet's reflections on themes of love and loss. In the first few verses, Le Gallienne paints vivid images of love's various aspects, ranging from blissful moments of togetherness to the ache of longing. The verses engage with both mythical references and personal sentiments, establishing a contemplative mood that resonates throughout the work. These early lines promise a rich exploration of life's ephemeral beauty as seen through the lens of love, inviting readers to ponder the connections between heart and verse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Al Haines

Notes:

Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2006-01-29