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100 1 _aLang, Andrew,
_d1844-1912
245 1 0 _aGrass of Parnassus
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1997
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1997-10-01
508 _aTranscribed from the 1888 Longmans, Green and Co. edition by David Price
520 _a"Grass of Parnassus" by Andrew Lang is a collection of poetry published in the late 19th century. This volume presents a mixture of original verses, translations, and adaptations of classical themes, reflecting on love, nature, and the human experience. The title refers to the flower that symbolizes literary and artistic inspiration, suggesting the book shares a connection to the Muses and the realm of creativity. The collection includes a variety of poems ranging from reflections on war and heroism to personal musings on love and loss. Lang draws inspiration from historical events, such as the death of Colonel Gordon, alongside more abstract themes of longing and nostalgia. Characters like Rhodocleia serve as muses lamenting for bygone times, while scenes featuring nature evoke a sense of tranquil beauty. Each piece is crafted with a lyrical quality that invites readers to explore complex emotions and the interplay between the mortal and divine, art and reality. Overall, the book serves as a heartfelt tribute to the poetic tradition and the eternal quest for beauty and meaning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1060
999 _c43179
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