02077cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000044001122450025001562640051001813000047002323360026002793370026003053380036003315000031003675080071003985201167004695340045016366530035016818560042017169990017017584072UtSlPG20260610133121.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aSwinburne, Algernon Charles,d1837-190910aSongs Before Sunrise 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-05-01  aTranscribed from the 1917 William Heinemann edition by David Price  a"Songs Before Sunrise" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a collection of poems written during the late 19th century. The work is an impassioned exploration of themes such as revolution, freedom, and the Republican ideals surrounding Italy, reflective of the political landscape of its time. With a strong connection to historical figures, particularly the revolutionary Joseph Mazzini—who is honored in the dedication—the poems convey a sense of yearning for social justice and national unity.  The opening of this collection weaves a rich tapestry of imagery and emotion, beginning with a dedication that expresses gratitude to Mazzini for his influence. The first poem, "Prelude," sets a contemplative tone, contemplating the interplay between youth, time, and the profound desire for freedom and self-knowledge. It speaks to the struggles of the human soul while invoking the spirit of revolutionary fervor. As the reader delves deeper, they encounter a call to action and an eloquent expression of hope amidst tumultuous times, foreshadowing the strong voice that Swinburne channels throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish poetry -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4072  c46118d46118