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Lifetime: 1869 - 1926 Passed: ≈ 98 years ago

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George Sterling

Books by George Sterling

Wine of Wizardry Cover image

Wine of Wizardry

Poetry

A collection of poems by George Sterling, influenced by his experiences of nature. The poems are dark and moody, and explore themes of loss, loneliness, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world.

Caged Eagle, and Other Poems Cover image

Caged Eagle, and Other Poems

Poetry History War
Love Imagery Nature Symbolism Loss Poetry World war i American poetry Modernism Fantastic Panama-Pacific Exposition War poems

'Caged Eagle, and Other Poems' by George Sterling presents a collection of his work, divided into four distinct sections. The first section features Sterling's signature fantastical poems, known for their evocative imagery and symbolic depth. The sec...

House of Orchids and Other Poems Cover image

House of Orchids and Other Poems

Poetry Art
Love Beauty Imagery Death Nature Art Loss Life Landscape Poetry California Evocative

'House of Orchids and Other Poems' showcases the artistry of George Sterling, a celebrated Californian poet whose work captures the essence of his home state's beauty and the complexities of human existence. The poems within this collection explore t...

Testimony of the Suns, and other Poems Cover image

Testimony of the Suns, and other Poems

Poetry Fantasy Horror
Gothic Imagery Symbolism Supernatural Poetry American poetry California Early 20th century Poe Macabre Dark poetry Hood

“Testimony of the Suns, and other Poems” is a collection of early works by George Sterling, a prominent American poet of the early 20th century. This volume showcases Sterling’s distinct poetic style, characterized by its dark and introspective natur...