Eidolon; or, The Course of a Soul; and Other Poems by Walter Richard Cassels
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| Author | Cassels, Walter Richard, 1826-1907 |
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| Title | Eidolon; or, The Course of a Soul; and Other Poems |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Ritu Aggarwal, Thanks to the National Library of Australia and the Thomas Cooper Library (University of South Carolina) for supplying pages for this work, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Eidolon; or, The Course of a Soul; and Other Poems" by Walter Richard Cassels is a collection of poetry written in the mid-19th century. Through a series of allegorical pieces, the collection explores the journey of the poet's soul, touching on themes of beauty, love, solitude, and the struggle between idealism and reality. The primary narrative follows a character grappling with his own identity and purpose, seeking meaning in a complex world while reflecting on the essence of poetry and existence itself. The opening of "Eidolon" introduces us to a solitary figure contemplating his existence on a desert island, reflecting on the nature of thought and the burdens of worldly life. He wrestles with feelings of loneliness and misanthropy but is led to understand that true freedom and beauty come from within his own mind. The character transitions from despair to enlightenment, as the spirit of poetry ignites his soul, urging him to engage with life's realities rather than retreat into isolation. This stark yet lyrical exploration sets the tone for a poetic journey that delves into the depths of human emotion and aspiration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30672 |
| Release Date | Dec 13, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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