| Author |
Chant, Joseph Horatio, 1837-1928 |
| Title |
Gleams of Sunshine: Optimistic Poems
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Mark C. Orton, Charles Bidwell, Beth Trapaga, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdpcanada.net)
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| Summary |
"Gleams of Sunshine: Optimistic Poems" by Joseph Horatio Chant is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The poems reflect themes of hope, faith, and devotion, with strong emphasis on the divine and the beauty of nature. The work serves as a testament to the power of optimism and the human spirit amidst life's trials, inviting readers to find joy and meaning in their experiences. The beginning of the collection presents an invocation that sets the tone for the poems to follow. The author expresses a longing for divine guidance in his poetic endeavors, acknowledging a higher purpose in his writing. Chant introduces his thoughts on universal brotherhood and divine care, weaving together themes of struggle, faith, and the beauty found in companionship and nature. The opening portion establishes a heartfelt connection to spirituality, suggesting that despite human flaws and challenges, there is a transcendent force guiding and uplifting the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Christian poetry
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| Subject |
Canadian poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
24605 |
| Release Date |
Feb 13, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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