02144cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000290012624500290015526400510018430000470023533600260028233700260030833800360033450000310037050800900040152012270049153400450171865300110176365300130177485600430178745173UtSlPG20260610134033.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a04013913  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aLang, Andrew,d1844-191210aBallades and Verses Vain 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-03-19  aProduced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)  a"Ballades and Verses Vain" by Andrew Lang is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This work features various poetic forms, including ballades and sonnets, showcasing Lang's mastery of rhythm and rhyme while exploring themes of love, nature, and mortality. The poems reflect Lang's deep appreciation for literary tradition, often invoking classical references and a nostalgic tone, inviting readers into a rich, lyrical world.  At the start of the collection, the reader is introduced to Lang's lyrical prowess through the "Ballade Dedicatory" and several other ballades. These opening poems convey a sense of history and personal reflection, often drawing connections between the present and the past while portraying intimate moments and sentiments. Lang's exploration of seasonal changes and the passage of time is particularly poignant, setting the stage for a thematic journey that balances light-heartedness with deeper philosophical musings throughout the collection. Overall, the opening portion of the book establishes a charming yet contemplative tone that invites readers to linger on the beauty of language and the intricacies of human emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPoetry  aBallades40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45173