Goblins and Pagodas

"Goblins and Pagodas" by John Gould Fletcher is a poetry collection that shows a range of human feelings and the relationships between art, nature, and people's lives. The poems capture a sense of the early 1900s with unique views on beauty and poetry, going beyond the usual artistic rules. The book has two parts: the first looks at old memories and feelings linked to a spooky old house, using strong images to create feelings of missing the past. A section of poems use colors and landscapes to show different feelings, like loneliness and hard times. Throughout, Fletcher mixes his own life with bigger ideas about art and what artists go through, creating interesting expressions.