The Chinese Nightingale, and Other Poems
The Chinese Nightingale, and Other Poems

Author: Vachel Lindsay

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-11-29

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13:

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Vachel Lindsay's 'The Chinese Nightingale, and Other Poems' is a collection of enchanting verses that delve into themes of exoticism, spirituality, and nature. Lindsay's lyrical style, reminiscent of the 19th-century romantic poets, creates a vivid and rich tapestry of imagery that transports readers to far-off lands and mystical realms. This book is a prime example of early 20th-century American poetry, influenced by Orientalism and the pursuit of beauty in the midst of industrialization. Vachel Lindsay, a noted poet and artist, was known for his unique use of rhythm and rhyme in his works. His fascination with Eastern cultures and folk traditions is evident in 'The Chinese Nightingale,' where he explores themes of cultural exchange and the allure of the exotic. Lindsay's background in art and performance also influenced his poetry, resulting in a visually arresting and emotionally resonant collection. I highly recommend 'The Chinese Nightingale, and Other Poems' to readers interested in exploring the intersection of Western and Eastern aesthetics, as well as those who appreciate the musicality and vivid imagery of traditional poetry. Lindsay's work is a testament to the enduring power of poetic expression and the universal themes that resonate across time and cultures.

The Chinese Nightingale, and Other Poems
The Chinese Nightingale, and Other Poems

Author: Lindsay Vachel

Publisher: Hardpress Publishing

Published: 2016-06-21

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 9781318769629

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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

The Chinese Nightingale and Other Poems (Classic Reprint)
The Chinese Nightingale and Other Poems (Classic Reprint)

Author: Vachel Lindsay

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2015-07-08

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9781440074516

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Excerpt from The Chinese Nightingale and Other Poems A Song in Chinese Tapestries How, how, he said. Friend Chang, I said, San Francisco sleeps as the dead Ended license, lust and play Why do you iron the night away? Your big clock Speaks with a deadly sound, With a tick and a wail till dawn comes round. While the monster shadows glower and creep. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Poet of the Woods - A Collection of Poems in Ode to the Nightingale
The Poet of the Woods - A Collection of Poems in Ode to the Nightingale

Author: Various

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2021-10-20

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1528792815

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“The Poet of the Woods” is a delightful poetry collection coupled with beautiful colour illustrations, containing a selection of classic poems about nightingales, written by various authors including John Keats, John Milton, William Cowper, and many others. Featured often in British Romantic poetry and nature poetry in general, the nightingale produces a powerful and beautiful song which has inspired poets since time immemorial and continues to be a recurring symbol in literature today. A perfect gift for poetry lovers, twitchers or birdwatchers that would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Contents include: “Birds and Poets, an Essay by John Burroughs”, “The Nightingale, by W. Swaysland”, “To the Nightingale, by Countess of Winchilsea Anne Finch”, “Song by Hartley Coleridge”, “The Nightingale, by Katharine Tynan Hinkson”, “Philomel by Richard Barnfield”, “The Nightingale's Nest by John Clare”, “The Nightingale, by Mark Akenside”, “The Nightingale; A Conversational Poem, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge”, “The Nightingale's Death Song, by Felicia Dorothea Hemans”, “To the Nightingale by Ann Radcliffe”, etc. Ragged Hand is proud to be publishing this brand new collection of classic poetry now for the enjoyment of bird lovers young and old.

The Golden Treasury of Magazine Verse
The Golden Treasury of Magazine Verse

Author: William Stanley Braithwaite

Publisher:

Published: 1918

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13:

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"The selections in this book are gathered from American magazines, during the period from 1905 to 1917, which embrace the editor's studies and summaries of contemporary poetry that have appeared in the Boston Evening Transcript"--Foreword.