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100 1 _aMoodie, Susanna,
_d1803-1885
245 1 0 _aEnthusiasm and Other Poems
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
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 2008-09-14
508 _aProduced by Thierry Alberto, Henry Craig, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions (www.canadiana.org))
520 _a"Enthusiasm and Other Poems" by Susanna Moodie is a collection of poetry written in the early 19th century. This work encompasses themes of spirituality, nature, and the human experience, reflecting a deep appreciation for divine inspiration as well as the complexities of life and death. Throughout the poems, the author explores the interplay between enthusiasm and melancholy, often invoking religious imagery and a strong connection to the natural world. The opening portion introduces the titular poem "Enthusiasm," where the speaker expresses a yearning for the divine spirit that inspires creativity and propels humanity towards noble pursuits. The poem captures the essence of youthful exuberance and the longing for a higher purpose, contrasting the idealistic dreams of the young with the harsh realities of life. The speaker’s reflections on the vibrant beauty of nature, the fleeting nature of earthly ambition, and the ultimate quest for spiritual fulfillment are established, setting the tone for the exploration of various human emotions and experiences throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26611
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