A Jongleur Strayed Verses on Love and Other Matters Sacred and Profane - Musings on Love and the Divine: A Romantic Journey Through Poetry

Richard Le Gallienne

Casa editrice: Good Press

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In "A Jongleur Strayed: Verses on Love and Other Matters Sacred and Profane," Richard Le Gallienne presents a rich tapestry of verse that weaves together themes of love, longing, and the human condition. The collection showcases his lyrical style and mastery of rhythm, drawing inspiration from the troubadour tradition while innovatively infusing contemporary sensibilities. The poems traverse a spectrum of emotions, reflecting both the sacred and the profane, inviting readers to contemplate the multiplicities of human experience, all against a backdrop of early 20th-century aesthetics and sensibilities. Richard Le Gallienne, a prominent figure of the late Victorian and Edwardian literary scenes, was deeply influenced by the Romantic poets and the emerging Modernist movement. His bohemian lifestyle and engagement with artistic circles informed his views on love, beauty, and existential inquiry. Le Gallienne's experiences as a traveler and a thinker allow for an authenticity that permeates the text, illuminating the themes that resonate within each poem, providing a window into both his personal struggles and universal truths. This exquisite collection is recommended for those who seek to explore the depths of love and the intricacies of emotional experience. Readers drawn to evocative language and profound insights will find themselves captured by Le Gallienne'Äôs artistry. "A Jongleur Strayed" ultimately serves as a testament to the enduring power of poetry to illuminate the sacred and the profane in our lives.

Disponibile da: 22/08/2023.

Lunghezza di stampa: 46 pagine.

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