01959cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000290011324500110014226400510015330000470020433600260025133700260027733800360030350000310033950800260037052011360039653400450153265300200157785600430159799900170164049631UtSlPG20260610134136.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aMcGaffey, Ernest,d1861-10aCosmos 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-08-06  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Cosmos" by Ernest McGaffey is a philosophical poem published in the early 20th century. This work delves into the nature of existence, the laws governing life and death, and the human condition, exploring profound themes of spirituality and humanity's relationship with the cosmos. Through its verses, McGaffey examines the evolution of thought across various cultures and ages, reflecting on the beliefs that have shaped human understanding.  The poem consists of ten sections, each filled with rich imagery and reflective musings that traverse humanity's journey from primordial origins to modern civilization. McGaffey critiques religious doctrines, scientific assumptions, and the transient nature of glory and fame, arguing that true redemption lies within humanity itself. He captures the essence of human existence as a struggle against the forces of doubt and despair while advocating for love, brotherhood, and a rejection of rigid creeds. Ultimately, "Cosmos" presents a call for a more profound understanding of the universe and a hopeful vision for the future of humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAmerican poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49631  c90469d90469