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About this eBook
| Author | Stanley, Thomas, 1625-1678 |
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| Editor | Guiney, Louise Imogen, 1861-1920 |
| LoC No. | 12027871 |
| Title |
Thomas Stanley: His Original Lyrics, Complete, In Their Collated Readings of 1647, 1651, 1657. With an Introduction, Textual Notes, a List of Editions, an Appendix of Translations, and a Portrait. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Walt Farrell 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) |
| Summary | "Thomas Stanley: His Original Lyrics, Complete, In Their Collated Readings of..." edited by L. I. Guiney is a collection of poetry written in the mid-17th century. This work compiles the original lyrics of Thomas Stanley, an English poet known for his elegant verse, exploring themes of love, nature, and the human experience. The collection features poems from multiple editions published during Stanley's lifetime, along with an introduction, textual notes, and translations. At the start of this collection, the reader is introduced to the words and reverence surrounding Stanley through the prefatory notes, which highlight his background, education, and literary associations. The opening poems such as "The Dream" express themes of longing and love, capturing a quest for joy amidst despair. The early lyrics delve into the complexities of emotion, reflecting on the interplay of hope and despair, while also celebrating the beauty of nature and the human spirit. These initial readings set the stage for a broader exploration of human relationships and sentiments woven throughout Stanley's body of work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700 |
| Subject | Stanley, Thomas, 1625-1678 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32986 |
| Release Date | Jun 27, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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