
God-Speed to the Snow
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“God-Speed to the Snow” is a collection of poems that celebrates the beauty and power of the Canadian landscape, particularly during winter. Lampman's poems are rich with imagery and sensory detail, painting vivid pictures of snow-covered forests, frozen rivers, and the quietude of winter nights. He explores the ways in which nature affects the human spirit, finding both solace and inspiration in its vastness and power. His work is often infused with a sense of melancholy and longing, reflecting a deep connection to the natural world and the cyclical nature of life. Some of the poems in this collection address themes of love, loss, and mortality, while others focus on the beauty and awe-inspiring nature of the Canadian wilderness. The collection offers a window into the heart and soul of a poet deeply in tune with the rhythms of nature, capturing the essence of Canada's late 19th-century literary landscape.Book Details
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Archibald Lampman
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Archibald Lampman was a renowned Canadian poet, famous for his love of nature and his use of vivid, descriptive language. Born in 1861 in Ontario, Canada, Lampman spent much of his childhood exploring...
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