Poems, 1799

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Southey, Robert, 1774-1843

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Poems, 1799" by Robert Southey is a collection of poetry written during the late 18th century. The poems encompass various themes, notably the exploration of spiritual and moral dilemmas, often depicted through the historical figure of Joan of Arc, as well as reflections on social issues and human experiences. Southey's works reveal his engagement with profound themes of life, death, faith, and the human condition. The opening of this collection introduces "The Vision of the Maid of Orléans," where the central figure, Joan of Arc, finds herself in a dreamlike, desolate landscape symbolic of her internal struggle and the weight of her destiny. Surrounded by foreboding imagery and spectral beings, Joan is faced with the embodiment of despair, captivatingly narrating her journey through realms that represent death and moral reckoning. As she grapples with temptation and the haunting specters of those affected by war and loss, the opening lays the groundwork for a rich examination of heroism, guilt, and redemption, drawing readers into a vivid exploration of noble ideals contrasted against harsh realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Jonathan Ingram, Clytie Siddall, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2005-08-01