TY - BOOK AU - Drinkwater,John TI - Tides: A Book of Poems AV - PR PY - 2016/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - English poetry -- 20th century N1 - Release date is 2016-07-16; Produced by Bryan Ness, Carolyn Jablonski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Tides: A Book of Poems by John Drinkwater" is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century, reflecting themes of nature, love, and human experience. The poems explore various intimate and exterior landscapes, capturing the essence of the countryside and the emotions tied to it, providing a glimpse into the poet's thoughts during a time of significant change in society due to war and modernization. The collection comprises several poems that delve into personal and collective themes, from the joys and heartaches of love to meditations on mortality and the beauty of the natural world. Drinkwater evokes vivid imagery through themes such as the changing seasons—particularly spring—and explores how these changes intertwine with human emotions. The poet's reflections range from the quiet contemplation of rural life to the somber realities of war, ultimately celebrating the beauty of existence and the deep connections between the human spirit and nature. Each poem, rich with lyrical quality, invites readers to appreciate the subtleties of life and the passage of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52584 ER -