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100	1		_aKing, Alfred Castner, _d1873-1941
245	1	0	_aMountain Idylls, and Other Poems
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-10-20
508			_aProduced by Ted Garvin, Karen Dalrymple and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520			_a"Mountain Idylls and Other Poems" by Alfred Castner King is a collection of lyrical poetry published in the early 20th century that reflects deep appreciation for nature and its profound impacts on the human spirit. The poems explore themes of beauty, solitude, and existential contemplation, often illustrated through vivid imagery of the Colorado mountains, highlighting an emotional connection to the natural world. The author, who faced the challenge of total blindness, infused his writings with rich descriptions and philosophical musings. The opening of this volume features a poignant preface where King shares his journey of becoming a poet, detailing the circumstances that led him to write despite his blindness. Born from personal tragedy, his work embodies a longing for beauty and understanding, revealing a sensitive exploration of both nature and human emotion. The poems introduce readers to the grandeur of mountain landscapes, the serenity of solitary moments, and reflections on life and death, captivating with their rhythmic flow and emotional depth. Overall, this introduction sets the stage for a reflective and inspiring reading experience that draws on elemental connections to the world around us. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPoetry
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13809
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