01961cam a22003133u 4500 1381 UtSlPG 20260610133044.0 m cr n 260607r1998||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Meredith, George, 1828-1909 Poems — Volume 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1998 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1998-07-01 Transcribed from the 1912 Times Book Club “Surrey Edition” by David Price "Poems — Volume 1" by George Meredith is a collection of poetry written during the late 19th century. This compilation showcases Meredith's mastery of various poetic forms and themes, reflecting on love, nature, and human experience, with demonstrated emotional depth and lyrical beauty. The opening of the collection begins with "Chillianwallah," which evokes the historical significance and somber aftermath of a battle, marked by lament and contemplation of loss. The poem sets a serious tone, blending personal grief with historical context. Following this, the fragment from "The Doe" presents a pastoral scene, highlighting the bond between a farmer’s daughter and a captured fawn, interspersed with tender memories and nature's beauty. This excerpt illustrates Meredith's ability to weave intricate narratives that evoke vividly sentimental themes, suggesting a rich tapestry of reflections on life, love, and the interplay of humanity with nature throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English poetry Pastoral poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1381 43497 43497