02382cam a22003373u 4500 74264 UtSlPG 20260610134723.0 m cr n 260607r20241918utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 19003146 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Babcock, Edwina Stanton, 1875-1965 The flying parliament, and other poems Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-08-16 Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "The Flying Parliament and Other Poems" by Edwina Stanton Babcock is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The compilation reflects on themes of war, beauty, and humanity, particularly in the context of World War I, offering a poignant exploration of hope, loss, and resilience. The title poem and central piece, “The Flying Parliament,” introduces characters dealing with the harsh realities of war in Venice, interwoven with visions of peace and the yearning for normalcy. At the start of "The Flying Parliament," the scene is set in a war-torn Venice, where a war correspondent observes the deserted Piazza San Marco. The atmosphere is somber, filled with the sounds of distant gunfire, contrasting the memories of a vibrant city filled with life. A child feeding the pigeons symbolizes innocence amidst chaos, while the American's reflections on the devastation evoke a sense of loss. Interactions with the child and an elderly woodcarver reveal deeper philosophical themes about peace and the enduring spirit of humanity, underlining the collection's poignant mixture of beauty and sorrow in the face of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: James T. White & Co., 1918 World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry American poetry -- 20th century https://archive.org/details/flyingparliament00babc/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74264 114989 114989