The Three Hills, and Other Poems

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Squire, John Collings, Sir, 1884-1958

Contributor:

Baudelaire, Charles, 1821-1867

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Three Hills, and Other Poems by Sir John Collings Squire and Charles Baudelaire" is a poetic collection written in the early 20th century. It features a range of themes, exploring the human experience, beauty, nature, and existential introspection through verse. The book includes both original works by Sir John Collings Squire as well as translations of poems by the renowned French poet Charles Baudelaire, merging different poetic traditions and styles. In this collection, readers encounter a variety of poems that reflect a deep engagement with nature and the complexities of human emotions. Squire's pieces often focus on the relationship between humanity and the natural world, contemplating themes of time, beauty, and solitude, as exemplified in the titular poem "The Three Hills." Meanwhile, the translations from Baudelaire evoke a sense of melancholy and yearning, touching on subjects such as grief, desire, and the ephemerality of life. The duality of content - Squire's own contemplative verses alongside Baudelaire's rich imagery and emotional depth - creates a layered exploration of poetic expression that invites readers to ponder the interconnections of life and art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Marc D'Hooghe & Andrea Ball

Notes:

Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Includes twelve translations from Charles Baudelaire.

Release date is 2011-07-05