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100 1 _aSeward, Anna,
_d1742-1809
245 1 0 _aOriginal sonnets on various subjects; and odes paraphrased from Horace
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 2008-12-30
508 _aProduced by Michael Roe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"Original Sonnets on Various Subjects; and Odes Paraphrased from Horace" by Anna Seward is a collection of poetry written in the late 18th century. This work showcases a series of original sonnets, primarily following traditional forms, alongside paraphrases of odes by the Roman poet Horace. The themes reflect on human experience, nature, memory, and love, capturing the emotional depth and beauty of the poetic form. The opening portion of the collection introduces readers to the author’s intent, discussing the nature, structure, and challenges of writing sonnets. Seward emphasizes her commitment to following the sonnet form while exploring profound sentiments. The preface also addresses misconceptions about the suitability of the sonnet in English, refuting critics while advocating for the form's enduring relevance. The initial sonnets delve into themes of imagination, the contrast between present pain and future hope, and reflections on nature’s transient beauty, all framed within the formal constraints of the sonnet. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSonnets, English
653 _aHorace -- Adaptations
653 _aLaudatory poetry, Latin -- Adaptations
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27663
999 _c68572
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