01978cam a22003013u 4500 1847 UtSlPG 20260610133050.0 m cr n 260607r1999||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS McNeill, John Charles, 1874-1907 Songs, Merry and Sad Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1999 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1999-08-01 Produced by Alan R. Light, and David Widger "Songs, Merry and Sad" by John Charles McNeill is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century, specifically during the early 1900s. The book encapsulates various themes of love, nature, and the human experience, often contrasting joyous and sorrowful moments. McNeill, a North Carolina poet, captures the essence of Southern life and sentiment through a rich tapestry of lyrical verses that reflect both personal and universal emotions. The collection comprises over sixty poems, each painted with vivid imagery and deep emotional resonance. Among the highlights is "The Bride," which explores the delicate balance of joy and nostalgia felt by a new bride, while "Home Songs" recalls the comforts of family and familiar landscapes. Other poignant pieces, such as "To Melvin Gardner: Suicide," delve into themes of loss and despair. McNeill's ability to weave the Merry and the Sad showcases his profound understanding of life's dualities, making it a reflective and evocative read for anyone interested in poetic expressions of the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified American poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1847 43958 43958