The Path to Home by Edgar A. Guest
"The Path to Home" by Edgar A. Guest is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The poems reflect themes of family, home, and the everyday joys and tribulations of life, often depicting the relationship between parents and children. Guest's work resonates with a sense of nostalgia and warmth, aiming to evoke the importance of love and connection within the family unit. The opening of "The Path to Home"introduces the reader to a sentimental portrayal of home life, emphasizing the unmeasurable value of a loving family. It begins with vivid imagery of a mother and children, capturing the essence of home as a place of comfort and joy. The narrative reflects on the unfulfilled dreams of fortune and fame, asserting that nothing compares to the happiness found in familial love. The speaker's yearning for the simpler pleasures of home is palpable, setting the tone for a heartfelt collection that celebrates the beauty of everyday moments and the significant impact of relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Guest, Edgar A. (Edgar Albert), 1881-1959 |
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| Title | The Path to Home |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Alicia Williams, Andrew Sly and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21890 |
| Release Date | Jun 21, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 243 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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