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100 1 _aSherman, Francis,
_d1871-1926
245 1 0 _aIn Memorabilia Mortis
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-06-02
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"In Memorabilia Mortis" by Francis Sherman is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century. This book captures the essence of mortality and the transitioning seasons, specifically reflecting on the themes of death and loss as they relate to the natural cycle of life. It comprises six sonnets that explore autumn as a metaphor for finality, memory, and the elegiac qualities of nature. In this poignant collection, Sherman utilizes the imagery of autumn—the falling leaves and the dying year—to evoke feelings of nostalgia and contemplation. The poems journey through experiences of watching the seasons change, depicting both the beauty and sorrow intertwined with memories of love and loss. Figures from mythology and history, such as Guenevere and Alcestis, are referenced as a means to illustrate timeless themes of longing and the enduring impact of love, even in the face of death. Ultimately, Sherman leaves readers with a sense of grace that accompanies the acceptance of mortality, transforming the melancholy of autumn into a sacred reverie that breathes life into memories cherished. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCanadian poetry
653 _aSonnets
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39798
999 _c80637
_d80637