Songs, Merry and Sad by John Charles McNeill
"Songs, Merry and Sad" by John Charles McNeill is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century, specifically during the early 1900s. The book encapsulates various themes of love, nature, and the human experience, often contrasting joyous and sorrowful moments. McNeill, a North Carolina poet, captures the essence of Southern life and sentiment through a rich tapestry of lyrical verses that reflect both personal and universal emotions. The collection comprisesover sixty poems, each painted with vivid imagery and deep emotional resonance. Among the highlights is "The Bride," which explores the delicate balance of joy and nostalgia felt by a new bride, while "Home Songs" recalls the comforts of family and familiar landscapes. Other poignant pieces, such as "To Melvin Gardner: Suicide," delve into themes of loss and despair. McNeill's ability to weave the Merry and the Sad showcases his profound understanding of life's dualities, making it a reflective and evocative read for anyone interested in poetic expressions of the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | McNeill, John Charles, 1874-1907 |
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| Title | Songs, Merry and Sad |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Alan R. Light, and David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1847 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 7, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 192 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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