Willow's forge, and other poems by Sheila Kaye-Smith
"Willow's Forge, and Other Poems" by Sheila Kaye-Smith is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. This work showcases Kaye-Smith's distinctive voice and her thematic exploration of love, loss, nature, and the human condition, reflective of her time. The collection offers a range of styles, from traditional ballads to introspective lyrics, that all contribute to a rich tapestry of emotions and experiences. The poems in "Willow's Forge" delve deeplyinto the complexities of love, lamentation, and the interplay between life and death. In the titular poem, for instance, the speaker experiences a haunting connection with a lost love, blending elements of madness and longing. Other pieces, such as "The Ballad of a Motor Bus," capture the vibrancy of urban life with rich imagery, while "The Counsel of Gilgamesh" philosophizes about the eternal search for meaning. Throughout the collection, Kaye-Smith’s vivid imagery and emotional resonance invite readers to reflect on their own encounters with love’s ephemeral nature and the inevitable transience of human existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Kaye-Smith, Sheila, 1887-1956 |
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| LoC No. | 24002867 |
| Title | Willow's forge, and other poems |
| Original Publication | London: Erskine Macdonald, 1914. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | 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 | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75479 |
| Release Date | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 157 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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