Poems by Speranza

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilde, Lady, 1821-1896

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Poems by Speranza" by Lady Wilde is a collection of poetry likely written in the late 19th century. The poems reflect deep nationalistic sentiments and observations regarding social injustice, particularly focusing on themes of Irish struggle, identity, and the emotional toll of suffering under oppression." The opening of the collection introduces the reader to a dedication to Ireland, immediately establishing the patriotic tone of the work. The poems that follow, such as "The Brothers," describe poignant and tragic scenes from Irish history, highlighting themes of martyrdom and sacrifice for the sake of the nation. The opening lines depict noble young men standing trial in a dramatic moment, filled with communal grief and a sense of lost valor. This sense of impending doom is underscored as they embrace before being led to their deaths, evoking powerful emotions of sorrow, honor, and the unyielding hope for eventual freedom against tyranny. Throughout the beginning, Lady Wilde's evocative language and rich imagery set a compelling stage for exploration of personal and collective suffering, illuminating the urgent desires for liberation and justice in Ireland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by MWS, Jwala Kumar Sista and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2020-04-02