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100 1 _aMagie, Lizzie,
_d1866-1948
245 1 0 _aMy betrothed, and other poems
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2024-10-27
508 _aCarla Foust, Chris Hapka and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"My Betrothed, and Other Poems" by Lizzie Magie is a collection of poems penned during the late 19th century. The anthology explores various themes of love, innocence, and the human experience, reflecting on the joys and complexities attached to romantic relationships. Through eloquent language and emotive imagery, the poems convey deep sentiments, often centering around the poet's affection for a youthful beloved named Roberta. The collection opens with the titular poem "My Betrothed," where the speaker reminisces about his love for Roberta, capturing the tenderness and innocence of young love. Throughout the book, Magie traverses various aspects of affection, from the purity of passion to the introspection of self and the nature of relationships. Poems like "Genius Imprisoned" express the struggles of creative aspiration amidst life’s mundane responsibilities, while others, such as "I Love You" and "He Loved Her," delve into the complexities of expressing love. The verses balance heartfelt devotion with philosophical musings, all while celebrating the beauty of connection and the bittersweet nature of longing. The overall tone ranges from exuberant joy to poignant reflection, making the collection a rich tapestry of emotional exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cWashington, D. C.: The Brodix Publishing Company, 1892
653 _aAmerican poetry -- 19th century
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/mybetrothedother00magi/page/n5/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74646
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