Happy Ending: The Collected Lyrics of Louise Imogen Guiney
by OpenStories
Original author: Louise Imogen Guiney
"Happy Ending: The Collected Lyrics of Louise Imogen Guiney" by Louise Imogen Guiney is a compilation of poetic works written in the late 19th century. This collection brings together selected lyrics from Guiney's previous publications, showcasing her nuanced exploration of themes such as nature, love, and mortality, alongside various emotional landscapes. As a reflected representation of her literary career, the collection is likely to appeal to readers interested in the rich tradition of lyric poetry. The opening of this collection introduces a thoughtful preface where Guiney describes her selection process for the poems, emphasizing a theme of personal and collective introspection. It sets the tone for an anthology that interweaves myriad emotions, from longing and loss to moments of clarity and beauty. The first poems presented evoke a profound sense of spiritual and existential contemplation, suggesting that the collected works will encompass a journey through both the heart and mind. This initial glimpse into Guiney's poetic style invites readers to engage deeply with her artful language and the layered meanings within her verses.
Happy Ending: The Collected Lyrics of Louise Imogen Guiney, by Louise Imogen Guiney. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #54719.
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12 Chapters
- 1.Preface3,484 words
- 2.Chapter III: The Poet's Chart90 words
- 3.Chapter IV: Of the Golden Age70 words
- 4.Chapter VI: Wood-Pigeons70 words
- 5.Chapter VIII: The Co-Eternal67 words
- 6.Chapter IX: Stern Aphrodite44 words
- 7.Chapter X: The Jubilee1,012 words
- 8.Chapter II: In Ulster1,118 words
- 9.Chapter I: HEAR in my heart, I hear in its ominous pulses1,334 words
- 10.Chapter I: LAID the strewings, darling, on thine urn;2,813 words
- 11.Chapter I: FOLLOWED thee, wild stream of Paradise,1,176 words
- 12.Chapter XXVI: Sonnets3,148 words