The Deserted City by Francis Sherman
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"The Deserted City" by Francis Sherman is a collection of stray sonnets, published in the late 19th century. This poetic work explores themes of love, loss, beauty, and the passage of time through a series of reflections and emotional expressions that resonate with the human experience. The book employs a variety of metaphors and imagery, inviting readers to mingle with the poet's meditative thoughts. In "The Deserted City," Sherman takes the reader
on an introspective journey through various "houses," each representing different aspects of life and emotion. These houses include notions like doubt, mercy, love, and beauty, creating a tapestry of sonnets that reflect the complexity of human emotions and their intertwined nature. As the speaker grapples with memories and desires, the poetry weaves together the joys and sorrows of existence, revealing the rich inner life of an individual seeking solace amidst the silent echoes of the past. The collection culminates in a poignant recognition of beauty and wisdom, as the speaker contemplates the enduring nature of love and the transient quality of life itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Creator | Sherman, Francis, 1871-1926 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Deserted City |
| Contents | The house of night -- The house of doubt -- The house of mercy -- The house of earth -- The house of faith -- The house of tears -- The house of love -- The house of beauty -- The house of content -- The house of change -- The house of regret -- The house of wisdom -- The house of sin -- The house of music -- The house of colour -- The fourth day -- Victory -- The last storm -- A last word. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Canadian poetry |
| Subject | Sonnets |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42667 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-42667-9 |
| Release Date | May 8, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 532 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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