Green Bays. Verses and Parodies

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Quiller-Couch, Arthur, 1863-1944

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Green Bays. Verses and Parodies" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century. This work showcases a variety of poetic forms, including verses infused with wit and parody, reflecting Quiller-Couch's literary prowess and his experiences at Oxford. The collection explores themes of love, nature, and nostalgia, often with a humorous or critical edge. The book presents a rich tapestry of verses that range from meditative reflections in pieces like "In a College Garden" to playful parodies of well-known literary works. Quiller-Couch writes about the fleeting nature of life and love, while also incorporating elements of local color through his Irish melodies and humorous anecdotes from university life. Each poem captures a moment or sentiment, using vivid imagery and clever wordplay to draw the reader into his world, thus creating a delightful exploration of human experiences and emotions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Lionel Sear

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2005-10-18