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The Home Book of Verse — Volume 2

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Gutenberg ID
2620
Title
The Home Book of Verse — Volume 2
Language
en
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Project Gutenberg
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This volume presents a rich anthology of love poetry spanning centuries, from classical odes to Victorian ballads. Edited by Burton Egbert Stevenson, it captures the universal themes of romance, heartbreak, and devotion through diverse voices. The collection offers a timeless exploration of human emotion, blending lyrical beauty with profound insight into the complexities of the heart.
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Burton Egbert Stevenson's *The Home Book of Verse, Volume 2* serves as a comprehensive anthology dedicated to the enduring subject of love. Edited to showcase the breadth of poetic tradition, the volume traverses centuries and cultures, beginning with classical and Renaissance influences that explore the nature of Eros, the power of affection, and the trials of the lover. The collection features seminal works such as Robert Herrick's "To Celia" and "The Nymph's Reply to the Passionate Shepherd," which effectively contrast the idealized pursuit of romance with the harsh realities of rejection and time. The Victorian section is anchored by profound pieces like Elizabeth Barrett Browning's "Love's Rosary" and Alfred Tennyson's "The Lady of Shalott," offering deep emotional resonance regarding devotion and tragedy. Stevenson further grounds romantic ideals in historical and cultural contexts through folk songs and ballads, including "The Lament of the Border Widow" and "Highland Mary." Throughout the volume, themes of unrequited love, the passage of time, and the inevitability of loss are woven into a tapestry of styles ranging from folk songs to sophisticated lyrics. The text includes diverse perspectives, from the playful courtship of cavalier poets to the sorrowful laments of the forsaken. By presenting a vast array of voices, the book functions as both a historical record of poetic tradition and a personal guide to the mysteries of the heart, illustrating that while love may fade or be lost, its expression remains a central pillar of human experience.
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  • Burton Egbert Stevenson
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  • Poetry
  • Children's Literature