The Chinese Nightingale, and Other Poems: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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The Chinese Nightingale, and Other Poems is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Lindsay, Vachel (1879–1931).
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"The Chinese Nightingale and Other Poems" by Vachel Lindsay is a collection of poems written during the early 20th century. This work captures themes of beauty, nostalgia, and cultural exploration through a lens both personal and imaginative, reflecting on the richness of Chinese folklore alongside contemporary societal issues. The opening of the collection introduces "The Chinese Nightingale," a poem that begins with a dialogue between two characters, one named Chang, who draws upon his memories of a vibrant past filled with love and beauty, contrasted against the mundane life of a laundryman in San Francisco. The poem evokes a sense of longing for a lost world, filled with mythical imagery and a nightingale that symbolizes beauty and love, as it reminisces about the vibrant culture of old China. Through this rich tapestry of words, Lindsay weaves a narrative that speaks to the universality of love and the impact of time on human experience, providing a glimpse into the emotional depth present in the rest of the collection.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Chinese Nightingale, and Other Poems
- Author credits: Lindsay, Vachel (1879–1931)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- American poetry
- Fairy tales -- Poetry
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry
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- Category: Poetry
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