| Author |
Gibson, Charles, 1874-1954 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Braithwaite, William Stanley, 1878-1962 |
| LoC No. |
08031174
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| Title |
The wounded Eros : sonnets
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| Original Publication |
Boston: Published by the Author, 1908.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"The Wounded Eros" by Charles Gibson is a collection of sonnets written in the early 20th century. The poems depict the intense emotional landscape of unrequited love and the internal struggles of a heart yearning for connection and acceptance. The speaker, likely a persona for Gibson himself, reflects on the beauty and agony inherent in romantic pursuits, illustrating the timeless themes of desire, longing, and heartbreak. At the start of the collection, the speaker wrestles with the pain of unreturned affection while celebrating the beauty of the beloved. He expresses his emotional turmoil through vivid imagery and metaphors, capturing both the joy and melancholy of love. As he navigates his feelings, he reveals a deep vulnerability, oscillating between hope and despair, showcasing his desire for a connection that remains just out of reach. Each sonnet serves as a heartfelt exploration of love's complexities, suggesting that the journey of longing is as profound and intricate as love itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
American poetry -- 20th century
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| Subject |
Sonnets
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
75026 |
| Release Date |
Jan 3, 2025 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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