02101cam a22003013u 4500 579 UtSlPG 20260610133033.0 m cr n 260607r1996||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Lanier, Sidney, 1842-1881 The Poems of Sidney Lanier Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1996 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1996-07-01 "The Poems of Sidney Lanier" by Sidney Lanier is a collection of poetry created in the late 19th century, honoring the works of the American Georgian poet and scholar. This compilation presents a range of Lanier's verses that explore themes of nature, human emotion, and the interplay between music and poetry, reflecting his deep appreciation for both artistic forms. The collection is edited by his wife, providing a rich context that adds personal depth to the understanding of Lanier's life and artistic journey. The opening of this collection sets the stage for the poet's life and introduces readers to his deep connection with music and the natural world. Detailed personal accounts reveal his struggles and triumphs as an artist, emphasizing how his health issues intertwined with his creative endeavors. The text begins with a memorial that depicts Sidney Lanier's family background, musical inclinations, and the onset of war, which interrupted his academic pursuits. His artistic spirit shines through, as he articulates a profound yearning for beauty and meaning, suggesting that even amid personal and societal turbulence, the soul seeks expression and connection within the embrace of nature and art. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified American poetry Pastoral poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/579 42706 42706