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English Narrative Poems
"English Narrative Poems" by Claude Moore Fuess and Henry Nichols Sanborn is a collection of narrative poetry written in the early 20th century. This anthology features a selection of English narrative poems from renowned poets, specifically curated for educational purposes, with critical commentary and notes for understanding. The collection highlights the storytelling aspect of poetry, encapsulating various tales ranging from adventure to romance, embodying both historical settings and universal themes of human experience. The opening of the anthology introduces the nature of narrative poetry, explaining its unique characteristics in contrast to other poetic forms. The editors offer insights into the historical development of narrative poetry, its relationship to epic and ballad traditions, and its significance in English literature. Notably, they set the stage for the poems selected within the collection, including works by significant poets like William Cowper, Robert Burns, and Walter Scott, encouraging readers to delve into these narrative tales that blend action, character, and emotion. Each poem aims to engage students' interests while also providing meaningful aesthetic and thematic explorations.
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Story-Telling Ballads Selected and Arranged for Story-Telling and Reading Aloud and for the Boys' and Girls' Own Reading
"Story-Telling Ballads" by Frances Jenkins Olcott is a collection of ballads and narrative poems curated for young readers, written in the early 20th century. This compilation features 77 ballads, drawing from traditional lore, legends, and adventures from various cultures, tailored for children aged twelve to fifteen. The chosen selections aim to capture the imagination of youthful audiences with stirring tales of heroism, magic, and romance. At the start of the text, readers are introduced to the purpose of the collection and the nature of the ballads included. The foreword discusses how ballads historically served as a mode of storytelling that enthralls young listeners with themes of chivalry, love, and adventure. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of these narratives in both entertaining children and imparting life lessons. The opening highlights the rich diversity of characters and stories awaiting the reader, as well as the significance of ballads in nurturing a love for literature and learning.
C. S. (Clive Staples) Lewis
Dymer
"Dymer" by C. S. Lewis is a narrative poem published in 1926. This epic follows a young man who murders his lecturer and escapes a totalitarian state mockingly called "The Perfect City." Wandering into the wilderness, Dymer encounters mysterious figures, including an unseen lover in an abandoned mansion. His actions spark revolution behind him, while supernatural forces pull him toward a devastating confrontation with a monstrous offspring born from his union with a divine being.
Thomas Moore
Lalla Rookh : $b An Oriental romance
"Lalla Rookh: An Oriental romance" by Thomas Moore is a romantic work first published in 1817. The poem follows Princess Lalla Rookh, daughter of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, as she journeys to marry the King of Bukhara. Along the way, she falls in love with Feramorz, a poet in her entourage who entertains her with four enchanting tales. The work blends a frame narrative with interpolated poems set in sumptuous Eastern settings, exploring themes of love, disguise, and identity in a world of Persian splendor.
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