| Author |
Seiffert, Marjorie Allen, 1885-1970 |
| Title |
A Woman of Thirty
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Catherine Daly
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| Summary |
"A Woman of Thirty" by Marjorie Allen Seiffert is a poetic collection written in the early 20th century. The book predominantly explores themes of love, loss, and the passage of time through a series of intricate poems that delve into the emotional and physical experiences of women. It serves as a reflection on the complexities of womanhood, revealing the internal struggles faced throughout different stages of life. The content of "A Woman of Thirty" is divided into several sections, offering a mix of morality plays, love poems, and meditations on beauty and existence. The narratives traverse various emotional landscapes, from the solitude of an old woman contemplating her life to the vivid moments of summer love. Characters such as the old woman, the doctor, and the deacon embody different facets of societal perceptions of aging and femininity. Seiffert's poetry is marked by its rich imagery and philosophical musings, capturing the transient nature of love and the enduring shadows of regret and longing. Overall, the collection serves as an evocative examination of life’s fleeting moments through the lens of womanly experience. (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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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4556 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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