Wayside weeds by William Hodgson Ellis
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"Wayside Weeds" by William Hodgson Ellis is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century, specifically around the early 1910s. The book features a variety of themes, including nature, life experiences, and the human condition, often reflecting a whimsical and sometimes humorous perspective. Through this collection, Ellis captures moments from everyday life, infusing them with a lyrical quality that resonates with readers. The poems within the collection encompass a wide
array of subjects, from the celebration of natural beauty in pieces like "Consider the Lilies of the Field" to more anecdotal stories such as "Little White Crow," which narrates the adventures of a young Indigenous man and a French priest. Each poem invites readers into a vivid world, filled with lively imagery and emotional depth, whether discussing the antics of a fisherman or the tranquil beauty of flowers in spring. Through his artful use of language and illustration of human experiences, Ellis's work emphasizes the wonder found in both the simple and profound aspects of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ellis, William Hodgson, 1845-1920 |
|---|---|
| Title | Wayside weeds |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Brenda Lewis, Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Canadian poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35033 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35033-2 |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 390 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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