| Author |
Wylie, Elinor, 1885-1928 |
| Title |
Nets to Catch the Wind
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Beauty -- The Eagle and the Mole -- Madman's Song -- The Prinkin' Leddie -- August -- The Crooked Stick -- Atavism -- Wild Peaches -- Sanctuary -- The Lion and the Lamb -- The Church-Bell -- A Crowded Trolley Car -- Bells in the Rain -- Winter Sleep -- Village Mystery -- Sunset on the Spire -- Escape -- The Fairy Goldsmith -- "Fire and Sleet and Candlelight" -- Blood Feud -- Sea Lullaby -- Nancy -- A Proud Lady -- The Tortoise in Eternity -- Incantation -- Silver Filigree -- The Falcon -- Bronze Trumpets and Sea Water--On Turning Latin into English -- Spring Pastoral -- Velvet Shoes -- Valentine.
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| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne L. Shell, Tom Allen, Charles Franks
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Nets to Catch the Wind" by Elinor Wylie is a collection of poems written during the early 20th century. This work explores themes of beauty, nature, and the complex emotions tied to human experiences, conveying a range of sentiments through vivid imagery and lyrical language. The collection invites readers to consider deeper truths about life and the natural world, while also engaging with the intricacies of love and longing. The poems within "Nets to Catch the Wind" showcase Wylie's mastery of language and her ability to weave intricate themes together. Each poem presents a unique perspective, ranging from expressions of desire and inspiration to contemplations on solitude and mortality. The imagery is rich, often evoking the natural elements such as wind, water, and wildlife, while also delving into personal and universal truths. Through her exploration of these ideas, Wylie calls upon readers to reflect on their own experiences and emotional landscapes, merging the beauty of nature with the complexity of human sentiment in a way that resonates deeply. (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 |
Poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6682 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 11, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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