"Ballades and Verses Vain" by Andrew Lang is a collection of early 20th-century poetry that uses elegant forms like ballades and sonnets to explore themes of love, nature, and the fleeting nature of life. Reflecting a strong connection to classic literature, the poems create a nostalgic mood and invite readers to experience a vibrant world filled with lyrical beauty. The collection starts with poems like "Ballade Dedicatory" that display Lang's skill with rhyme and rhythm, connecting history with personal thoughts and sentiments. The changing seasons and the march of time appear as common threads, mixing joyful moments with profound philosophical ideas, establishing a tone that values the beautiful language and complex emotions.
Ballades and Verses Vain
By Andrew Lang
Step into a world of lyrical beauty where love and loss intertwine through classical verses and timeless reflections on nature.
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2014-03-19
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About the AuthorAndrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to the field of anthropology. He is best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales. The Andrew Lang lectures at the University of St Andrews are named after him.
Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to the field of anthropology. He is best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales. The Andrew Lang lectures at the University of St Andrews are named after him.
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