Publisher's Synopsis
Love Songs is a collection of poems written by Sara Teasdale, an American poet who lived from 1884 to 1933. The book contains a total of 28 poems, all of which are centered around the theme of love. Teasdale's writing style is characterized by its simplicity and emotional depth, and her poems often explore the complexities of romantic relationships, from the joy of falling in love to the pain of heartbreak.Throughout Love Songs, Teasdale's poems touch on a wide range of emotions and experiences associated with love. Some poems celebrate the beauty and wonder of being in love, while others explore the darker side of relationships, including jealousy, betrayal, and loss. Many of the poems are written in a lyrical style, with a focus on imagery and metaphor, while others are more straightforward and direct in their expression of emotion.Overall, Love Songs is a powerful and moving collection of poems that explores the many facets of love and the human experience. Whether you are a fan of poetry or simply looking for a book that captures the complexities of love, this collection is sure to resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.1928. Teasdale's work has always been characterized by its simplicity and clarity, her use of classical forms, and her passionate and romantic subject matter. In 1918, she won the Columbia University Poetry Society Prize (which became the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry) and the Poetry Society of America Prize for Love Songs. She later committed suicide. In addition to new poems, this book contains lyrics taken from Rivers to the Sea, Helen of Troy and Other Poems, and one or two from an earlier volume. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
