The Poetical Works of Thomas Traherne, 1636?-1674, from the original manuscripts

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Traherne, Thomas, -1674

Contributor:

Dobell, Bertram, 1842-1914

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Poetical Works of Thomas Traherne" is a collection of poems from the contemplative 17th-century poet, Thomas Traherne. The volume seeks to illuminate a previously obscure voice in English literature, drawing on original manuscripts to present Traherne's profound reflections on childhood, spirituality, and the beauty of the natural world. Through the careful editing of Bertram Dobell, this anthology not only preserves Traherne's work but also opens a window into the poetic and philosophical landscape of his time. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to Traherne's introspective musings about the wonders he perceived in his youth. He eloquently reflects on themes of innocence, joy, and the divine splendor of nature, sharing a child's view of the world imbued with magical meanings and deep connections to God. His voice is rich with wonder as he recalls experiences that seem untouched by the sorrows and complexities of adult life. This early exploration sets the tone for the entire work, showcasing his intuition and emphasizing the profound insights he believed were lost in the rush of growing up, thereby inviting readers to rediscover the lost enchantment of their own childhoods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Karin Spence, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-03-08