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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aHenley, William Ernest,
_d1849-1903
245 1 0 _aPoems
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 1998-12-01
508 _aTranscribed from the 1907 David Nutt edition by Diarmuid Pigott with some additional material and proofing by David Price
520 _a"Poems" by William Ernest Henley is a collection of poetry likely written during the late 19th century. The work focuses on various themes ranging from the personal struggles of life, death, and the human condition to the beauty and trials of nature, as well as the complexities of love and friendship. The opening portion of the book features a series of poems set in a hospital, depicting the thoughts and emotions of a patient undergoing surgery. The verses explore feelings of fear, vulnerability, and the stark reality of medical settings, from the coldness of the hospital atmosphere to the physical and mental turmoil faced by the patients. Henley provides vivid imagery through reflections on characters such as the old-fashioned nurse and various other staff members, capturing a range of human experiences during moments of crisis and introspection. This intimate glimpse into the intersection of life and death establishes a powerful emotional tone that invites readers to contemplate their own existence and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1568
999 _c43684
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