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100 1 _aAshby-Sterry, J.
_q(Joseph),
_d-1917
245 1 4 _aThe Lazy Minstrel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-06-11
508 _aProduced by Irma Špehar, Eleni Christofaki 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 Lazy Minstrel" by J. Ashby-Sterry is a collection of light-hearted poetry written in the late 19th century. The poems capture the essence of leisure, nature, and youthful romance, often reflecting a sense of playful indolence and a love for the simpler pleasures of life. The title character, the Lazy Minstrel, pops up throughout the verses, inviting readers to indulge in laid-back pursuits away from the chaos of daily life. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to a charming, serene landscape through the poem "Hambleden Lock," where the narrator indulges in a lazy afternoon by the river, observing the beauty around him and expressing contentment in idleness. The imagery evokes a picturesque scene filled with blooming nature and leisurely activities like rowing and picnics. This theme of relaxation continues through the subsequent poems, where the Minstrel whimsically contemplates the joys and follies of love, the changing seasons, and the light-hearted escapades of young couples. Overall, the opening portion sets the tone for a delightful exploration of poetry that celebrates both nature and the art of doing absolutely nothing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish poetry -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42915
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