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100	1		_aScheffauer, Herman George, _d1878-1927
245	1	4	_aThe Masque of the Elements
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-09-20
508			_aProduced by Ruth Hart
520			_a"The Masque of the Elements" by Herman George Scheffauer is a poetic exploration written in the early 20th century. This work is a lyrical collection that personifies the fundamental elements of nature—Earth, Air, Fire, and Water—as they navigate themes of creation, decay, and rebirth. The text intricately weaves elements of poetry with a grand cosmic narrative, reflecting on the eternal cycle of life and death in the universe. The narrative unfolds across two parts: "The Passing" and "Re-Birth," each consisting of various songs that express the emotional landscapes of each element. The voices of the Sun, Earth, Moon, Air, Sea, and Fire lament the decay and desolation of their once vibrant realms as they face the inevitability of chaos and death. However, from this darkness, the Spirit of Creation rejuvenates existence, culminating in a triumphant rebirth where the elements come together to celebrate life anew. The verses encapsulate a deep philosophical reflection on the interconnectedness of life and the beauty of cyclical renewal in both nature and the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPoetry
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26675
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