Forty-Two Poems
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This collection of poems by James Elroy Flecker offers a diverse range of his work, encompassing lyrical expressions of love, poignant reflections on mortality, and vivid depictions of faraway lands. Flecker's poetry is characterized by its rich imagery, rhythmic flow, and imaginative use of language. He transports readers to ancient Greece with his retellings of myths, evokes the atmosphere of the Orient in poems like 'The Golden Journey to Samarkand,' and delves into the intricacies of human emotion in verses such as 'The Ballad of the King's Mercy.' 'Forty-Two Poems by James Elroy Flecker' is a testament to the enduring power and beauty of his verse, inviting readers to explore the depths of his imagination and engage with themes that resonate across time.Book Details
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James Elroy Flecker
United Kingdom
James Elroy Flecker was a British novelist, playwright, and poet who lived from 5 November 1884 to 3 January 1915. He was born in Lewisham, London, and educated at Dean Close School, Cheltenham, and T...
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