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100	1		_aAllston, Washington, _d1779-1843
245	1	4	_aThe Sylphs of the Season with Other Poems
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508			_aProduced by Distributed Proofreaders
520			_a"The Sylphs of the Seasons with Other Poems" by Washington Allston is a collection of poetic works written in the early 19th century, during the Romantic era. The anthology primarily revolves around themes of nature, love, and the mystical relationship between humanity and the elements of the seasons. The highlighted poem "The Sylphs of the Seasons" serves as a central piece, illustrating the connection between the sylphs—mythical creatures representing the air—and the various aspects of nature throughout the seasons. The book unfolds through several poems that each explore different elements of life and emotion. In "The Sylphs of the Seasons," Allston presents a narrative where the poet encounters the sylphs personifying Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, each inviting him to embrace their unique qualities. Other notable works include "The Two Painters," a satirical tale about envy in artistic endeavors, and "The Mad Lover," which reflects despair and longing at a lover's grave. Through rich imagery and lyrical language, Allston captures the beauty and complexities of the human experience intertwined with nature's seasonal transformations, showcasing the interplay of ecstasy and melancholy in life and love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAmerican poetry
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11059
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