02340cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000390011324500200015226400510017230000470022333600260027033700260029633800360032250000310035850801100038952014230049953400450192265300110196785600430197899900170202115472UtSlPG20260610133349.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aAbercrombie, Lascelles,d1881-193810aEmblems of Love 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-03-26  aProduced by Charles Aldarondo, Keren Vergon, S.R. Ellison and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Emblems of Love" by Lascelles Abercrombie is a poetic work that takes on the format of a collection of discourses written in the early 20th century. The book delves deeply into themes of love, beauty, and the human experience, weaving various characters and situations that explore these concepts, including notable figures such as Vashti and her interactions with Ahasuerus. The text combines rich, evocative language with philosophical reflections, inviting readers to contemplate the complexities of love and its impact on human existence.   At the start of "Emblems of Love," the scene is set with Brys and Gast, two warriors discussing the imminent threat posed by wolves in a bleak, night-time setting. Their conversation reveals their contrasting attitudes toward fear and the cosmos; while Brys finds pride and joy in the fear induced by the stars, Gast warns of the danger they represent. The narrative then shifts to Vashti, who is engaged in a conversation with King Ahasuerus, examining their relationship through the lens of love and power. Through Vashti's compelling dialogue, the text raises profound questions about gender roles, the essence of love, and the intersection of the spiritual and physical realms in human relationships. This opening portion establishes a thematic foundation that promises an intricate analysis of love's multifaceted nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPoetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15472  c56860d56860