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_aHenley, William Ernest, _d1849-1903 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aLyra Heroica: A Book of Verse for Boys |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-09-19 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Daniel Emerson Griffith and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Lyra Heroica: A Book of Verse for Boys" by William Ernest Henley is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The anthology aims to inspire boys with themes of heroism, adventure, and the dignity of courage through a selection of notable works from various poets. This curated work reflects Henley's ambition to introduce young readers to the beauty and emotional depth found in English poetry, focusing on universal sentiments and the glory of noble pursuits. The opening of the work features a preface in which Henley articulates his vision for the collection, emphasizing its purpose as an anthology dedicated to boys and the elemental emotions relevant to their journeys. He expresses his intent to present poetry that celebrates life, the beauty of existence, and the spirit of valor, while acknowledging the subjective nature of poetic selection. The content begins with selections rooted in historical contexts, including heroism in Shakespeare's "Henry V," highlighting the courage of King Henry and the battles of Agincourt, before transitioning into various other pieces that explore themes like devotion, freedom, and love. This setting establishes a foundation for the subsequent verses that aim to elevate the reader’s understanding of honor and valor in a lyrical format. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEnglish poetry | ||
| 653 | _aAmerican poetry | ||
| 653 | _aChildren's poetry, English | ||
| 653 | _aChildren's poetry, American | ||
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