Poems by Crocket McElroy
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About this eBook
| Author | McElroy, Crocket |
|---|---|
| Title | Poems |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Poems of patriotism -- Poems of sentiment -- Poems of feeling -- Poems of description -- Miscellaneous poems. |
| Credits |
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Poems" by Crocket McElroy is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The work spans a variety of themes, primarily focusing on patriotism, sentiment, and human emotions, reflecting the social and cultural atmosphere of that time. The poems encompass various aspects of life, including celebration of one’s country, the struggles of ordinary people, and poignant reflections on love, loss, and morality. The opening of the collection introduces a series of poems themed around patriotism, starting with “Our Country and Our Flag," which recalls the history and growth of America since Columbus' arrival. This poem paints a picture of national pride, celebrating the values of freedom, education, and unity through imagery and a sense of awe for the accomplishments of the United States. It highlights the sacrifices made by previous generations while urging contemporary citizens to honor their heritage. Other pieces in this segment reference notable historical figures and events, revealing how deeply intertwined McElroy’s work is with themes of loyalty and national identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52623 |
| Release Date | Jul 22, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 47 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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