02431cam a22003613u 4500 71305 UtSlPG 20260610134641.0 m cr n 260607r20231921utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 22010124 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Mew, Charlotte Mary, 1869-1928 The farmer's bride A new edition with eleven new poems. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Farmer%27s_Bride American edition (Macmillan company) has title: Saturday market. Release date is 2023-07-30 Jessica Hope "The Farmer's Bride" by Charlotte Mary Mew is a collection of poetry published in the early 20th century. This book features a series of poignant and thought-provoking poems that explore themes such as love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. Through personal and often introspective verses, Mew captures the emotional landscape of her time, reflecting on both the beauty and the suffering that accompany life. The titular poem, "The Farmer's Bride," recounts the story of a marriage that begins with promise but quickly devolves into alienation and fear. The farmer's bride, described as a creature of innocence and nature, becomes increasingly withdrawn, evoking both sympathy and tension within the narrative. The other poems in the collection navigate various experiences and emotions, from childhood memories to reflections on mortality and the passage of time. Mew's language is rich and evocative, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of love and loss while considering broader societal themes. The overall tone captures a delicate balance of realism and a yearning for connection amidst the isolation felt in different aspects of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: The Poetry Bookshop, 1921 English poetry -- 20th century https://archive.org/details/farmersbride00mewc/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71305 112031 112031