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Forty-Two Poems

By James Elroy Flecker

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Experience evocative poems brimming with love, loss, and the allure of the natural world, colored by mythic elements and a deep longing for human connection.

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2002-01-01
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Summary

"Forty-Two Poems by James Elroy Flecker" is an early 20th-century poetry compilation filled with lyrical verses and profound reflections on life's significant themes. The poems journey through love, death, and nature using vivid imagery and philosophical insights to capture the timeless core of humanity. From nostalgic ballads to contemplations on existence, each piece spins a distinctive narrative, evoking the striking beauty of lost affection and engaging with classic ideas. Flecker weaves together myth, nature, and human desire to form strikingly suggestive works, showcasing an introspection plus a yearning for a connection with both the divine and humankind while displaying Flecker's deeply romantic and artistic perspective.

About the Author

James Elroy Flecker was a British novelist, playwright, and poet, whose poetry was most influenced by the Parnassian poets.

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