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100 1 _aSantayana, George,
_d1863-1952
245 1 2 _aA Hermit of Carmel, and Other Poems
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
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 2015-09-06
508 _aProduced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Iternet Archive.)
520 _a"A Hermit of Carmel, and Other Poems" by George Santayana is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The work explores themes of solitude, spirituality, and the human condition, with the titular poem "A Hermit of Carmel" introducing a reflective narrative set in a serene wilderness. The characters, notably a hermit seeking solace and a knight on a journey, engage in profound conversations that touch upon their struggles against temptation, identity, and the nature of love and faith. The opening of "A Hermit of Carmel" sets a dramatic scene in a ravine on Mount Carmel, where a hermit grapples with his inner demons and the challenges of a life removed from society. As night approaches, a young knight arrives, revealing his quest for redemption and reconciliation with his past sins. Their dialogue delves into themes of guilt, virtue, and the duality of human desires, establishing a contemplative mood that invites readers to ponder their own spiritual journeys. This introduction lays the groundwork for Santayana's poetic exploration of transcendent love and the soul's quest for meaning amidst worldly chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49888
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