Puella mea by E. E. Cummings
"Puella Mea" by E. E. Cummings is a collection of lyrical poetry written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of beauty, love, and admiration, showcasing the idealization of a beloved figure in the context of timeless romanticism. Cummings employs his signature avant-garde style, using unconventional language and structure to evoke deep emotional resonance. The poem revolves around the speaker's profound admiration for a muse, whom he perceives as morebeautiful than the legendary women of history and mythology. With vivid imagery and delicate metaphors, Cummings articulates the speaker's feelings, celebrating the ephemeral and enchanting qualities of love embodied in this lady. The poet contrasts his muse with historical figures, asserting her unique allure while conveying the transitory nature of beauty and existence. Through its rich language and evocative verses, "Puella Mea" captures the essence of appreciation for love that transcends time and space, intertwining vivid imagery with a sense of longing and reverence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Cummings, E. E. (Edward Estlin), 1894-1962 |
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| Artist | Klee, Paul, 1879-1940 |
| Artist | Modigliani, Amedeo, 1884-1920 |
| Artist | Picasso, Pablo, 1881-1973 |
| Artist | Roesch, Kurt, 1905-1984 |
| Title | Puella mea |
| Original Publication | United States: The Golden Eagle Press,1923. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puella_Mea |
| Note | Reading ease score: 43.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry -- 20th century |
| Subject | Love poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 67384 |
| Release Date | Feb 12, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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