| Author |
Landor, Walter Savage, 1775-1864 |
| Title |
Imaginary Conversations and Poems: A Selection
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imaginary_Conversations
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Imaginary conversations -- The Pentameron -- Poems.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Sam W. and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Imaginary Conversations and Poems: A Selection" by Walter Savage Landor is a collection of dialogues and poems written in the early 19th century. The work features imagined discussions between historical and literary figures, including Marcellus and Hannibal, Queen Elizabeth and Cecil, and Epictetus and Seneca, among others. This blending of fictional conversations and poetry offers readers a reflection on timeless themes of politics, philosophy, and human emotion, inviting them to engage with influential thinkers of history. The beginning of this selection introduces the reader to a variety of conversations involving prominent historical figures, showcasing their distinct personalities and ideologies. For instance, in the exchange between Hannibal and Marcellus, we witness a contemplative discussion on honor and mortality as Marcellus lies wounded, while Hannibal reflects on the gravity of war and leadership. Other dialogues, such as that between Queen Elizabeth and her advisor Cecil, outline the conflict between poetry and politics, revealing Elizabeth's passionate defense of literature's place in society. Each conversation sets the stage for deeper philosophical and emotional explorations, indicating that this collection will engage readers through both its intellectual rigor and its artistic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Poetry
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| Subject |
Imaginary conversations
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
21628 |
| Release Date |
May 28, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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