02160cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000180011324500410013126400510017230000470022333600260027033700260029633800360032250000310035850800260038952013270041553400450174265300110178785600430179899900170184113974UtSlPG20260610133329.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aWarren, G. B.14aThe Last West; and, Paolo's Virginia 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-11-08  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The Last West; and, Paolo's Virginia" by G. B. Warren is a collection of poems and a play that captures the spirit of the early 20th century, likely written in the 1910s. The book intertwines themes of nature, adventure, and romance, focusing on the picturesque landscapes of British Columbia and the exploration of love through a whimsical narrative. It is set against the backdrop of the vast wilderness and the enchanting charm of youthful love, providing a vivid portrayal of the natural world's beauty and the joys and sorrows that accompany human emotions.  The collection features a variety of lyrical poems that celebrate the majestic scenery of the Canadian West, describing mountains, rivers, and the sea with rich imagery. Interspersed within these poems is the play "Paolo's Virginia," which tells the story of Paolo, a young man infatuated with Virginia. The play unfolds poetically as Paolo navigates his feelings, aided by mythical creatures like Kelpies and Frosties, ultimately leading to a heartfelt confession of love in a springtime setting. Themes of desire, fantasy, and the innocence of young love are prevalent as characters reflect on the interplay of emotion and nature, making the book a charming exploration of both the outer and inner landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPoetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13974  c55362d55362