| Author |
Joyce, James, 1882-1941 |
| Title |
Chamber Music
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamber_Music_(poetry_collection)
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| Credits |
David Reed and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Chamber Music" by James Joyce is a collection of lyrical poems written during the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love and longing, expressed through a tapestry of musical imagery and nature. Joyce's poems reflect a deep emotional resonance, often invoking the beauty and complexity of romantic relationships. The collection weaves a rich array of verses that depict the narrator's affection for a beloved while simultaneously grappling with feelings of loss and melancholy. Each poem captures a moment or sensation associated with love, often using the backdrop of nature and music to convey these emotions. From the yearning tones of the night sky to the gentle calls of lovers, the poems create a vivid landscape of romantic aspiration and heartache. Joyce’s choice of imagery, such as the winds of May and the tranquility of twilight, enhances the emotional depth, making "Chamber Music" an intimate reflection on the trials and joys of love. (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 |
Irish poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2817 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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