A Leaf from the Old Forest

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cossar, John D.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Leaf from the Old Forest" by John D. Cossar is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century." The work encompasses various themes, including nature, love, grief, and reflections on life and death. The poems explore emotional depth through vivid imagery and musicality, making it appealing to those who appreciate lyrical poetry. "The opening of this collection introduces readers to a longing for nature, as expressed in the initial poem calling for a leaf from the "Old Forest." The speaker yearns for physical tokens from this idyllic forest, symbolizing nostalgia and cherished memories of beauty and camaraderie. This longing hints at underlying themes of loss and remembrance present throughout the collection. Additionally, the prelude addresses critics and acknowledges the struggle for acceptance within the literary world, setting the stage for a reflective exploration of the human experience through verse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Transcribed by an anonymous volunteer from a book owned by David Price

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2008-11-03