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100 1 _aStevenson, Robert Louis,
_d1850-1894
245 1 0 _aUnderwoods
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1996
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underwoods
500 _aRelease date is 1996-02-01
508 _aTranscribed from the 1989 Chatto & Windus edition by David Price
520 _a"Underwoods" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century, during the Victorian era. This book primarily explores themes of nature, human emotion, and the passage of time through a blend of English and Scots dialects. The collection showcases Stevenson's lyrical style, with verses that draw from personal reflections, social observations, and lyrical explorations of beauty in everyday life. The poems within "Underwoods" range from inviting depictions of landscape and nature to poignant meditations on love, illness, and mortality. Stevenson addresses various subjects, including the joys and sorrows of life, the beauty of friendship, and the unexpected experiences of art and beauty. Throughout the collection, readers encounter a diverse array of poetic forms and tones, such as the contemplative piece "Requiem," which expresses a serene acceptance of death, and the playful verses that celebrate the vibrancy of life and nature. The mix of English and Scots also adds a rich layer of authenticity and depth, illuminating the cultural and linguistic heritage of the author’s homeland. Overall, "Underwoods" serves as a testament to Stevenson's versatility and his deep affinity for the intricacies of the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/438
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