The House of Orchids, and Other Poems by George Sterling
"The House of Orchids, and Other Poems" by George Sterling is a collection of lyrical poetry written in the early 20th century. This book encapsulates Sterling's exploration of beauty, nature, love, and the passage of time, offering readers a deep and sometimes melancholic reflection on the human experience. The poems within delve into themes of longing and loss, intertwining the ethereal with the earthly, suggesting a sense of transience and the enduringpower of memory. The collection includes a variety of poems, each distinct in imagery and tone, yet unified by Sterling’s rich and evocative language. For instance, the titular poem, "The House of Orchids," paints a vivid picture of delicate flowers that embody fragility and beauty, evoking a connection to a deeper yearning for the divine. Other poems, like "The Moth of Time" and "The Chariots of Dawn," explore existential questions surrounding life, love, and mortality. Through expressive metaphors and a unique sensory language, the collection invites readers to reflect on their own perceptions of beauty, nature, and the mysteries of existence, resonating with both emotional weight and intellectual depth. Each piece captures Sterling's innate ability to combine the personal with the universal, enabling a timeless connection to the human soul. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sterling, George, 1869-1926 |
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| Title | The House of Orchids, and Other Poems |
| Credits | Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Bryan Ness, 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/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56764 |
| Release Date | Mar 17, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 170 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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