Herbs and Apples by Helen Hay Whitney
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"Herbs and Apples" by Helen Hay Whitney is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. This lyrical work explores a variety of themes, encompassing nature, love, and the human experience, often juxtaposed against the simplicity of everyday life. The poems reflect an introspective and emotional depth that is characteristic of the period's literary movement, resonating with the sensibilities of early modernist thought. The collection features a diverse array of
poems, each rich in imagery and emotion. Whitney's verse often contemplates the intricate relationship between nature and human feelings, with recurring motifs of herbs and apples symbolizing both the sweetness and bitterness of life. In "To Neighbor Life," the poet grapples with the desire for joy and the exchange of feelings, while other poems, such as "The Little Ghost," touch on themes of innocence and loss. Overall, "Herbs and Apples" captures the essence of early 20th-century poetry through its exploration of personal and universal themes, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences and emotions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Whitney, Helen Hay, 1875-1944 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Van Horn, Lucretia |
| Title | Herbs and Apples |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Bergquist, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43406 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-43406-3 |
| Release Date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 160 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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