02210cam a22003013u 4500 53445 UtSlPG 20260610134230.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Scott, Duncan Campbell, 1862-1947 Labor and the Angel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-11-03 E-text prepared by Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Labor and the Angel" by Duncan Campbell Scott is a collection of poems published during the late 19th century. This work explores themes of labor, love, and the human condition, capturing the intricate relationship between work and devotion to the ideals of love and perseverance. The poems reflect the era's growing interest in social issues and the emotional complexities surrounding daily life. The title poem, "Labor and the Angel," sets the stage by presenting a vivid allegory of labor personified by a blind man and a guiding woman, symbolizing the nurturing presence of love that sustains effort and hard work. The poem emphasizes the duality of suffering and hope, portraying the angel as a guardian of the laborers’ hearts amidst their struggles. Through other poems in the collection, Scott delves into the cycles of nature, seasonal changes, and the deep emotional ties of human relationships. The imagery paints a rich tapestry of feelings, from joy and love to sorrow and unfulfilled desires, ultimately capturing the essence of humanity's relentless pursuit of meaning against the backdrop of life's challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Canadian poetry -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53445 94279 94279