02415cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000044001122450025001562640051001813000047002323360026002793370026003053380036003315000031003675050071003985080111004695201406005805340045019866530011020318560042020429990017020848127UtSlPG20260610133217.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aSwinburne, Algernon Charles,d1837-190910aSongs of Two Nations 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-05-010 aA song of Italy -- Ode on the proclamation of the French Republic.  aText file produced by Mark Sherwood, Marc D'Hooghe and Delphine Lettau

HTML file produced by David Widger  a"Songs of Two Nations" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a collection of poems that expresses the complex feelings surrounding the political landscapes of Italy and France, written during the late 19th century. This book reflects on themes of freedom, nationalism, and the struggles of the oppressed, showcasing Swinburne's lyrical prowess and deep socio-political engagement. The likely topics of the book revolve around the pursuit of liberty and the transformative power of hope amidst human suffering.  The collection features two prominent works: "A Song of Italy" and "Ode on the Proclamation of the French Republic." In "A Song of Italy," Swinburne personifies Italy as a suffering mother yearning for freedom, invoking powerful imagery of her pain and the sacrifices made for liberation. The poem is imbued with emotional depth, portraying the struggle against tyranny and celebrating the strength found in hope and resilience. Meanwhile, the "Ode on the Proclamation of the French Republic" reflects on the bittersweet emergence of liberty in France, contrasting the celebratory tones of newfound freedom with the sobering realities of past suffering. Through vivid metaphors and stirring language, Swinburne captures the tumultuous essence of the times, resonating with readers who value poetic expressions of passion and political consciousness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPoetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8127  c50112d50112