Country Sentiment

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Graves, Robert, 1895-1985

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Country Sentiment" by Robert Graves is a collection of poetry that likely emerged in the early to mid-20th century. This compilation presents a variety of themes and emotions, encapsulating reflections on the rural life, nature, love, and human experiences. Through his verses, Graves explores sentiments rooted in the countryside, capturing the essence of both beauty and the more poignant aspects of life. The collection features a rich assortment of poems that vary in tone and subject matter. It includes works such as "A Frosty Night," which delves into the delicate emotions of a mother and child, and "The Boy out of Church," presenting a young boy's thoughts on faith and freedom. Graves also touches on themes of love and longing in poems like "True Johnny" and "Loving Henry." Other pieces, such as "Country at War," juxtapose the harsh realities of conflict against the backdrop of serene landscapes, reflecting the tension between nature's beauty and human strife. Together, these poems create a tapestry that captures the nuances of life in the country, evoking both nostalgia and contemplation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Sue Asscher, and David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 1998-08-01