Georgian Poetry 1911-1912

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marsh, Edward Howard, Sir, 1872-1953

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Georgian Poetry 1911-1912" by Sir Edward Howard Marsh is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century. This anthology features works from various poets that reflect a renewed vitality and beauty emerging in English poetry after a period of stagnation. The collection showcases a diverse range of voices and styles that aim to represent the burgeoning Georgian literary movement, paralleling significant periods of poetic evolution in history. The opening of this anthology contains a preface by the editor, introducing the essence of the Georgian period and its significance in the landscape of English poetry. It highlights the shift towards freshness and newfound strength in poetic expression and mentions the inclusion of a variety of poets, some less known at the time, thereby aiming to capture the spirit and evolution of their art. Following the introduction, the beginning selection introduces characters and themes by presenting verses that delve into existential musings and vivid imagery. The collection sets a tone of exploration and introspection as it beckons readers to engage with the moods, ideas, and emotional currents of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Clytie Siddall, Keren Vergon, and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgian_Poetry

Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2005-12-01