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100 1 _aLichtenstein, Alfred,
_d1889-1914
245 1 4 _aThe Verse of Alfred Lichtenstein
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2003-08-01
508 _aProduced by Michael Pullen
520 _a"The Verse of Alfred Lichtenstein" by Alfred Lichtenstein is a collection of poems written during the early 20th century, particularly in a period marked by the turbulence of pre-World War I Europe. The book explores themes of love, death, longing, and the absurdities of life through a lyrical lens, employing vivid imagery and a blend of cynical humor with somber introspection. Lichtenstein’s poetry often reflects a sense of disconnection and critique of societal norms. The content of the book is organized into three main groups of poetry: the first includes lyrical and traditional forms centered on the emotional experiences of love and loss; the second features fantastical and playful imagery, which juxtaposes the grotesque with the familiar; and the final set consists of reflections and meditations that reveal deeper idiosyncrasies in thoughts about life and existence. Poems like “Twilight” capture the essence of the everyday while hinting at underlying turmoil, whereas “Capriccio” and “The Sad Man” showcase Lichtenstein's talent for intertwining the absurd with the profound. Overall, the collection evokes a rich tapestry of human emotions and existential musings, inviting readers to ponder the contrast between the mundane and the extraordinary in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGerman poetry -- Translations into English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4369
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