02125cam a22003133u 4500 10596 UtSlPG 20260610133244.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Knowles, Frederic Lawrence, 1869-1905 Cap and Gown : A Treasury of College Verse Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-01-01 Produced by Afra Ullah, Carol David and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Cap and Gown" by Frederic Lawrence Knowles is a collection of college poems curated during the late 19th century. This anthology captures the essence of undergraduate life, celebrating themes of youth, love, and the playful spirit of academic experiences, while also reflecting on the bittersweet moments of impending adulthood. The book showcases a variety of voices from different colleges, highlighting the light-hearted yet sincere tones typical of student poetry. The opening of this treasury introduces readers to the purpose of the collection, emphasizing the playful and often humorous nature of college verse while acknowledging that some poems reflect more serious sentiments. Knowles mentions the structure of the anthology, explaining the popularity of certain poetic forms among students and hinting at the intriguing complexity of emotions captured within the verses. It sets the stage for an engaging exploration of youthful passions and the joys and heartaches that come with them, making it appealing to anyone interested in the collegiate experience or poetry that captures youthful exuberance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified American poetry College verse, American https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10596 52056 52056