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100	1		_aMcNeill, John Charles, _d1874-1907
245	1	0	_aSongs, Merry and Sad
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1999
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1999-08-01
508			_aProduced by Alan R. Light, and David Widger
520			_a"Songs, Merry and Sad" by John Charles McNeill is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century, specifically during the early 1900s. The book encapsulates various themes of love, nature, and the human experience, often contrasting joyous and sorrowful moments. McNeill, a North Carolina poet, captures the essence of Southern life and sentiment through a rich tapestry of lyrical verses that reflect both personal and universal emotions. The collection comprises over sixty poems, each painted with vivid imagery and deep emotional resonance. Among the highlights is "The Bride," which explores the delicate balance of joy and nostalgia felt by a new bride, while "Home Songs" recalls the comforts of family and familiar landscapes. Other poignant pieces, such as "To Melvin Gardner: Suicide," delve into themes of loss and despair. McNeill's ability to weave the Merry and the Sad showcases his profound understanding of life's dualities, making it a reflective and evocative read for anyone interested in poetic expressions of the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAmerican poetry
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1847
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