Hymen

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

H. D. (Hilda Doolittle), 1886-1961.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Hymen" by H. D. is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. This work delves into themes of love, desire, and the complexities of relationships, often invoking classical mythology and imagery. The poems present a rich tapestry of emotions, portraying the struggles and joys that accompany love and longing. The collection opens with a dramatic choral performance, invoking the blessings of marriage and the divine, followed by individual poems that explore various facets of love, femininity, and mythological allusions. Notable characters such as Demeter, Circe, and Phaedra appear throughout the verses, weaving narratives of personal and universal significance. H. D.'s language is lyrical and evocative, capturing the intricacies of the human heart and the timeless nature of desire. Through her nuanced exploration of love and loss, the collection resonates with readers by highlighting both the beauty and the pain inherent in intimate connections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Meredith Bach and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2009-05-02