02146cam a22003133u 4500 29993 UtSlPG 20260610133701.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 27005545 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 Poems Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-09-15 Produced by David Edwards, Katherine Ward, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Poems by William Dean Howells" is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The collection features a variety of themes, including love, loss, and nature, reflecting the complexities of human emotions and experiences. Through evocative imagery and lyrical expressions, Howells explores both tender moments and heavy despair, inviting readers into the depths of his poetic thoughts. The opening portion of the collection begins with "The Pilot's Story," where a pilot recounts a poignant tale on the Mississippi River. He tells of a beautiful woman and her master, who heartbreakingly sells her into slavery, leading to a moment of despair that grips everyone on the vessel. The pilot’s story unfolds vividly against the backdrop of the river, showcasing lush descriptions of nature and evoking deep empathy for the woman’s plight. The initial verses set a powerful emotional tone, reflecting Howells's deft use of language and imagery to draw readers into both the cascading river and the turbulent emotions of its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified American poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29993 70841 70841