Lyrical tales: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
Lyrical tales: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Lyrical tales is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Robinson, Mary (1758–1800).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Lyrical Tales" by Mary Robinson is a collection of poems and stories written in the early 19th century. The work features a variety of lyrical narratives that explore themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Each tale presents poignant reflections and colorful characters, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the emotional landscape created by the author." "The opening of "Lyrical Tales" begins with the poignant poem "All Alone," which portrays a sorrowful boy mourning the loss of his mother while wandering near a churchyard. His deep sense of loneliness and despair is palpable as he recalls memories of happier times with her. The boy's grief is accentuated by the unforgiving elements of nature, symbolizing both his isolation and yearning for connection. Through this vivid introduction, readers are drawn into the emotional depths of Robinson's lyrical storytelling, which sets the tone for the collection as a whole."
Book and edition facts
- Title: Lyrical tales
- Author credits: Robinson, Mary (1758–1800)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- English poetry -- 18th century
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Poetry
- Category: Short Stories
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
