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Underneath the Bough: A Book of Verses

By George Allan England

(3.5 stars) β€’ 10 reviews

Experience a symphony of emotions, from the heights of love to the depths of loss, captured in poetic verses that echo life's transient beauty.

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2019-12-07
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"Underneath the Bough: A Book of Verses" by George Allan England is a poetic journey through early 20th-century emotions, expressing love, nature, and the inevitable reality of death through various lyrical forms. From cheerful celebrations of love and nature in "Morning, Noon and Night" to confronting death and loss, as shown in "Gunga Din in Hell" and "Dead Loves," the collection paints a broad picture of human experience. These poems explore joy and reflect on life's fleeting nature, inviting readers to reflect through the beautiful imagery crafted by England. The use of rhyme and rhythmic patterns shows his skill, appealing to fans of both classic styles and modern readers.

About the Author

George Allan England was an American writer and explorer, best known for his speculative and science fiction. He attended Harvard University and later in life unsuccessfully ran for Governor of Maine. England was a socialist and many of his works have socialist themes.

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