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100 1 _aMeredith, George,
_d1828-1909
245 1 2 _aA Reading of Life, with Other Poems
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1997
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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500 _aRelease date is 1997-09-01
508 _aTranscribed from the 1901 Archibald Constable and Co. edition by David Price
520 _a"A Reading of Life, with Other Poems" by George Meredith is a poetry collection written in the early 20th century, reflecting the literary sensibilities of that time. This volume encompasses a range of themes, likely focusing on the complexities of human existence, love, nature, and philosophical inquiries about life itself. The collection opens with the titular poem "A Reading of Life," in which Meredith explores the inherent choices and struggles individuals face, contrasting the pursuits of pleasure and the demands of duty through rich imagery. Throughout the book, other poems such as "With the Huntress" and "With the Persuader" delve into relationships and the interplay of desire and duty. The themes of love, nature, and existential contemplation are further examined in pieces like "The Test of Manhood" and "The Cageing of Ares." Overall, Meredith's poetry intricately weaves personal introspection with broader philosophical explorations, inviting readers to reflect on the essence of life and their place within it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1042
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