Poems of Henry Timrod; with Memoir by Henry Timrod
Read now or download (free!)
| Choose how to read this book | Url | Size | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read online (web) | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/845.html.images | 274 kB | ||||
| EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/845.epub3.images | 157 kB | ||||
| EPUB (no images, older E-readers) | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/845.epub.noimages | 165 kB | ||||
| Kindle | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/845.kf8.images | 301 kB | ||||
| older Kindles | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/845.kindle.images | 294 kB | ||||
| Plain Text UTF-8 | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/845.txt.utf-8 | 249 kB | ||||
| Download HTML (zip) | https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/845/pg845-h.zip | 153 kB | ||||
| There may be more files related to this item. | ||||||
About this eBook
| Author | Timrod, Henry, 1828-1867 |
|---|---|
| Title | Poems of Henry Timrod; with Memoir |
| Credits | Produced by Alan Light, and David Widger |
| Summary | "Poems of Henry Timrod" by Henry Timrod is a collection of lyrical poetry written in the mid-19th century that captures the essence of Southern life and sentiment during a tumultuous era in American history, particularly the Civil War. The poems reflect Timrod's deep connection to nature, love, loss, and the experiences of his people, revealing both personal and collective emotions amidst the backdrop of conflict and hope. The opening portion of the collection includes an introduction that establishes Henry Timrod as a voice of the South, emphasizing his role as a poet who articulates the spirit and struggles of his people. This section outlines his early life, influences, and the profound impact of the Civil War on his work. It suggests that his poetry is not merely artistic expression but a means of connecting with a broader historical narrative, particularly as it relates to themes of nature and human experience. Timrod's unique perspective encapsulates the beauty, challenges, and resilience of the Southern landscape and its people, setting the tone for the evocative verses that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Timrod, Henry, 1828-1867 |
| Subject | American poetry -- 19th century |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Poetry -- Confederate |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 845 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 8, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 73 downloads in the last 30 days. |
| Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free! | |
