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100 1 _aTeasdale, Sara,
_d1884-1933
245 1 0 _aHelen of Troy, and Other Poems
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1996
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1996-01-01
508 _aProduced by A. Light and L. Bowser. For Gwenette
520 _a"Helen of Troy, and Other Poems" by Sara Teasdale is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, beauty, and sorrow, drawing on classical figures such as Helen of Troy, Sappho, and Guenevere to illustrate the emotional landscape of the human experience. Teasdale's lyrical style combines personal reflection with mythological allusions, creating a poignant exploration of the struggles and joys associated with love. The poems within the collection delve into the complexities of desire and regret, often personifying love as a powerful and sometimes destructive force. In "Helen of Troy," the titular character laments her beauty and the havoc it wreaks on her life, embodying the eternal strife between beauty and suffering. Other poems, such as "Beatrice" and "Sappho," showcase the burden of love experienced by iconic women from literature and history, blending their narratives with the poet’s own reflections on longing and loss. Teasdale captures the transient nature of love and the lingering impact it leaves, evoking a sense of deep yearning and introspection throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMythology, Greek -- Poetry
653 _aLyric poetry
653 _aHelen, of Troy, Queen of Sparta -- Poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/400
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