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100 1 _aGent, Thomas,
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245 1 0 _aPoems (1828)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
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 2004-02-01
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Virginia Paque and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Poems" by Thomas Gent is a collection of poetry written during the early 19th century. This volume contains a mix of previously published pieces alongside many new works, reflecting Gent's journey through personal grief and his observations on love, loss, and the human condition. The collection encapsulates the emotional depth of the author, particularly marked by his tribute to his late wife, illustrating the interplay between memory and the enduring legacy of relationships. The opening of this collection introduces us to the author's profound sorrow following the death of his beloved wife, Mrs. Gent. In the advertisement, Gent expresses gratitude to critics who have previously received his works favorably and shares a heartfelt acknowledgment of the personal tragedy that has influenced his writing. The poems that follow delve into themes of love, mortality, and the transient nature of beauty, with poignant reflections that invite readers to empathize with his experiences. Issues such as the harsh realities of fame, the nature of true love, and the complexities of human emotions are raised, providing a rich thematic landscape for readers to explore through Gent's lyrical expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11215
999 _c52662
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