02290cam a22003133u 4500 12925 UtSlPG 20260610133315.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Carman, Bliss, 1861-1929 The World's Best Poetry, Volume 10: Poetical Quotations 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 2004-07-17 Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Leonard Johnson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The World's Best Poetry, Volume 10: Poetical Quotations" edited by Bliss Carman and John R. Howard is a collection of poetic excerpts and reflective essays that captures the essence of poetry and its significance across various human experiences. This volume falls within the early 20th century, reflecting ideas prominent at the time. The text explores realms such as love, sorrow, nature, and the higher life through selected quotations from renowned poets, illustrating the impactful themes that poetry can encompass. The opening of this volume features an essay titled "After All, What is Poetry?" by John R. Howard, where he grapples with the complexity of defining poetry. He cites various perspectives from notable poets and critics, such as Shelley, Wordsworth, and Poe, exploring how poetry navigates the emotional and idealistic aspects of life. Howard argues that poetry serves as a vital expression of beauty and thought, asking readers to appreciate its transformative power. This introduction sets the stage for the subsequent anthology of quotations that students and enthusiasts alike can draw upon for inspiration and reflection, highlighting poetry’s enduring relevance in articulating the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Poetry -- Collections Howard, John R. (John Raymond), 1837-1926 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12925 54319 54319