| Author |
Underwood, Edna Worthley, 1873-1961 |
| LoC No. |
13010642
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| Title |
The garden of desire : Love sonnets to a Spanish monk
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| Original Publication |
New York: Mitchell Kennerley, 1913.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Garden of Desire: Love Sonnets to a Spanish Monk" by Edna Worthley Underwood is a collection of poetic works written during the early 20th century. This book features a series of love sonnets that express themes of passion, longing, and the complexities of love, often framed through the lens of a romantic relationship with a Spanish monk. The lyrical nature of the poems captures the intensity of desire and the conflict between religious devotion and earthly romance. In this collection, the speaker navigates a deep emotional landscape, exploring the nature of love that is both tumultuous and transcendent. The poems depict vivid imagery of longing and mythical representations, as the speaker reflects on her encounters with her beloved monk, intertwined with memories and fantasies of Spain. Through the lyrical verses, a rich tapestry of emotions is woven, showcasing both the enchantment and the heartache that comes from a love marked by societal constraints and personal desires. The poignant musings reveal the struggle between spiritual aspirations and earthly affections, emphasizing the universal quest for connection and fulfillment. (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 |
Love poetry, American
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| Subject |
Sonnets
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
75105 |
| Release Date |
Jan 13, 2025 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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