Ballads and Poems of Tragic Life

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Meredith, George, 1828-1909

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Ballads and Poems of Tragic Life" by George Meredith is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This anthology explores themes of love, honor, and the tragic aspects of human existence through poignant narratives and vivid imagery. Each poem delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships, revealing the darker side of life intertwined with moments of beauty. The opening of the collection introduces some of its key themes through a series of poems that set the tone for what is to follow. The first poem, "The Two Masks," explores the coexistence of tragedy and comedy in human experience, hinting at the fragile balance between joy and sorrow. Subsequent pieces like "Archduchess Anne" and "The Song of Theodolinda" present compelling characters caught in the throes of love and conflict, showcasing Meredith's ability to combine narrative storytelling with lyrical expression. As the reader progresses, they encounter the unfolding drama of lives marked by passion, conflict, and inevitable loss, establishing a captivating entry into the tragic undercurrents of life that are central to the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David E. Brown, Bryan Ness, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2014-10-29