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_aChesterton, G. K. _q(Gilbert Keith), _d1874-1936 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Ballad of St. Barbara, and Other Verses |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2010-04-28 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Irma Spehar, Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Ballad of St. Barbara, and Other Verses" by G. K. Chesterton is a collection of poems written during the early 20th century. The book features a range of poetic themes, including reflections on war, death, and the beauty of life, with a particular focus on the figure of St. Barbara, the patron saint of artillery and those in peril. Chesterton's work is characterized by its lyrical quality and a profound sense of spirituality, inviting readers to ponder deep philosophical questions. The poems within this collection vary in tone and style, incorporating elements of narrative, elegy, and social commentary. In the titular piece, "The Ballad of St. Barbara," Chesterton tells the story of the saint's struggle against tyranny, celebrating her spirit of defiance and hope amidst despair. Other verses explore themes of memory and loss, such as in "Elegy in a Country Churchyard," which highlights the sacrifices made for England during wartime. Overall, Chesterton's verses evoke a sense of nostalgia and reverence, interweaving personal and historical reflections that resonate deeply with the reader's sense of humanity and search for meaning in a turbulent world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aEnglish poetry | ||
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