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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aAiken, Conrad,
_d1889-1973
245 1 4 _aThe House of Dust: A Symphony
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1998
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1998-03-01
508 _aProduced by Judy Boss, and David Widger
520 _a"The House of Dust: A Symphony" by Conrad Aiken is a poetic work structured in three parts, likely written in the early 20th century. This intricate piece weaves together themes of life, death, and the ephemeral nature of human experience, exploring the struggles of existence against the backdrop of a rich, symbolic cityscape. The text invites readers to contemplate dreams, aspirations, and the poignant illusions that shape our realities. The opening of the poem introduces a somber yet vivid atmosphere, where the transition from day to night is marked by a haunting beauty. A dreamer wanders through the city, observing the interplay of shadows and light as people move amidst the rain. The imagery evokes a sense of collective experience, encompassing themes of love, loss, and the inescapable passage of time. Characters emerge through their reflections and aspirations, creating a vivid tapestry of emotions that engage the reader's senses, while the overarching motif of a city in flux serves as a poignant reminder of the impermanence inherent in both life and dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican poetry
653 _aPastoral poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1246
999 _c43362
_d43362