"Songs of the Common Day, and, Ave!: An Ode for the Shelley Centenary" by Charles G. D. Roberts is a collection of lyrical poems from the 1800s that highlight Canadian themes. The poems portray the beauty of nature while reflecting on life's big questions, celebrating both Shelley and the wild landscapes of Canada. The collection starts with vivid images of fields and nature, honoring the simplicity and wisdom found in everyday life. The second part focuses on Shelley and how powerful poetry can be in life, and shows the relationship to freedom by exploring a variety of poems, including sonnets about farming and the cycles of nature. Roberts' work is full of life and explores struggles, making it fit for lovers of nature and poetry.
Songs of the Common Day, and, Ave!: An Ode for the Shelley Centenary
By Charles G. D. Roberts
Experience late 19th-century Canadian poetry that brings landscapes to life by celebrating nature, life, and the legacy of one of the greatest poets.
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About the AuthorSir Charles George Douglas Roberts was a Canadian poet and prose writer. He was one of the first Canadian authors to be internationally known. He published various works on Canadian exploration and natural history, verse, travel books, and fiction."
He continued to be a well-known "man of letters" until his death.
Sir Charles George Douglas Roberts was a Canadian poet and prose writer. He was one of the first Canadian authors to be internationally known. He published various works on Canadian exploration and natural history, verse, travel books, and fiction." He continued to be a well-known "man of letters" until his death.
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