The Home Book of Verse - Volume 4

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stevenson, Burton Egbert, 1872-1962

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Home Book of Verse - Volume 4" by Burton Egbert Stevenson is a poetry anthology compiled in the early 20th century. This collection features a diverse range of poems that explore themes of childhood, love, nature, and life, showcasing both well-known poets and lesser-known voices. It is designed to celebrate the beauty and emotional depth of verse, making it accessible for young readers and poetry enthusiasts alike. The opening of the anthology presents a table of contents that is structured into various thematic sections, indicating a rich assortment of poems that delve into different aspects of life and human experience. The first part titled "Poems of Youth and Age" introduces readers to works focused on childhood and innocence, including titles such as "Only a Baby Small" and "Songs for Fragoletta." This opening portion sets the tone for the collection, suggesting the inclusion of playful nursery rhymes, lullabies, and deeper reflections on growth and introspection, inviting readers to engage with the multifaceted nature of poetry through the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Dennis Schreiner, and David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2001-05-01