Walter De La Mare

Collected Poems 1901-1918 Vol. II (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The second volume of Walter de la Mare's "Collected Poems 1901-1918" is a collection of poetry that explores a range of subjects, such as the paranormal, nature, love, memory, and death. The author's poetry is renowned for its melody and use of symbolic language. Some of the notable poems in this collection, which were written between 1913 and 1918, are "Mistletoe," which depicts the Christmas custom of kissing under the mistletoe, and "Winter," which captures the gloom and desolation of the season. While "Napoleon" explores the life and legacy of the French military leader, "The Moons" describes the various lunar phases. The song "All That's Past" emphasizes how ephemeral life is and how it must change. The notions of concealed knowledge and a desolate garden are explored in other outstanding poems in the book including "The Veil" and "The Sunken Garden." Both the spooky poems "The Witch" and "The Traveller" explore terror and mystery. Overall, this collection of poems demonstrates de la Mare's distinctive literary voice and style, which are renowned for their ability to captivate and haunt readers.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789358713008
• Artikelnr.: 68482947

Autorenporträt

English poet, novelist, and short story writer Walter de la Mare was born in 1873 and died in 1956. What is commonly known about him is his poetry, which often explores themes of the strange and the inexplicable. De la Mare's work is characterized by its use of powerful atmosphere, melody, and vivid imagery. Beginning in the early 1900s, De la Mare authored a large number of books for youngsters. His first collection of poetry, "Songs of Childhood," was published in 1902 and marked the beginning of his literary career. A sizable corpus of fiction was also generated by De la Mare, including "Memoirs of a Midget," which won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 1921. He also wrote a lot of short tales, many of which were included in the collections "The Connoisseur and Other Stories" and "The Riddle and Other Stories." De la Mare's poetry has won praise for its powerful language and imagery. Many of his works explore themes of the supernatural and unknown, and he is regarded as a master of the macabre. His most popular poems are "The Listeners," "Silver," and "Mistletoe." De la Mare was awarded the Order of Merit in 1948 for his contributions to literature. He died in 1956 at the age of 83.