The Sunken Garden, and Other Poems by Walter De la Mare
"The Sunken Garden, and Other Poems" by Walter De la Mare is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The book features a variety of themes and emotions, exploring the beauty of nature, the depths of sorrow, and the complexities of the human experience. De la Mare's poetic style is characterized by its lyrical quality and rich imagery, inviting readers to reflect on both the tangible and intangible aspectsof life. In this collection, De la Mare presents a series of evocative poems that delve into the interconnectedness of beauty, melancholy, and the passage of time. Each poem offers unique insights, such as the contemplations in "The Sunken Garden," where nature’s secrets and the presence of unseen spirits intertwine. Other notable pieces include “The Little Salamander,” which conveys a sense of longing for freedom, and “The Old Men,” reflecting on the inevitably of aging. Throughout the work, De la Mare employs enchanting language and metaphor, encouraging readers to ponder the mysteries of existence, the natural world, and their own inner thoughts and feelings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | De la Mare, Walter, 1873-1956 |
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| Title | The Sunken Garden, and Other Poems |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Shaun Pinder, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50240 |
| Release Date | Oct 17, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 115 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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