The Red Flower

The Red Flower
Author: Henry Van Dyke
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2018-01-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3732622959

Reproduction of the original.

The Red Flower: Poems Written in War Time

The Red Flower: Poems Written in War Time
Author: Henry Van Dyke
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2019-12-13
Genre: Poetry
ISBN:

Henry Van Dyke's 'The Red Flower: Poems Written in War Time' is a poignant collection of poems that beautifully captures the emotional turmoil and devastation experienced during times of war. Van Dyke's lyrical style and rich imagery immerse the reader in the harsh realities of conflict, exploring themes of loss, hope, and resilience. The poems in this book provide a powerful glimpse into the human experience amidst chaos and violence, offering readers a deeper understanding of the impact of war on individuals and communities. The collection is a testament to Van Dyke's talent as a poet, showcasing his ability to evoke profound emotions through his verse. 'The Red Flower' stands out as a significant work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today. Henry Van Dyke's own experiences as a chaplain during World War I undoubtedly influenced the creation of this moving and meaningful collection. Through his poems, Van Dyke seeks to offer solace and reflections on the complexities of warfare, making 'The Red Flower' a compelling read for those interested in exploring the human condition in times of crisis.

Asphodel, that Greeny Flower & Other Love Poems

Asphodel, that Greeny Flower & Other Love Poems
Author: William Carlos Williams
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
Total Pages: 70
Release: 1994
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 9780811212830

A dozen poems on love by a New Jersey obstetrician (1883-1963) who often wrote them on office prescription pads. In the title poem, first published when he was 72, he wrote: "What power has love but forgiveness? / In other words / by its intervention / what has been done / can be undone."

FLOWER POEMS

FLOWER POEMS
Author: William 1770-1850 Wordsworth
Publisher:
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2016-08-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781362395829

Red Spider Lilies

Red Spider Lilies
Author: Dana Krystle
Publisher:
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2021-03-05
Genre:
ISBN:

Red spider lilies are bright summer flowers associated with death. It is said to be the color that sucked the blood of the people by the color of that red flowers was buried. It is a flower that has been appreciated by people in the past. However, in modern times seeing the cluster amaryllis ( Red spider lilies) in the grave is disliked because it associates with death. It is also known as "Higanbana flower", "hell flower" and "lycoris radiata" . In this poetry book, The concept was to create a number of poems that are said by those who are lying in their graves. The times when they try to call out to the ones they love, their past regrets and sometimes their yearning for a second chance in life. The poems are somewhat dark and pessimistic, and reflects the state of depression that may be perceived behind closed coffins. Hence, the naming of this poetry book.

Rose, Where Did You Get That Red?

Rose, Where Did You Get That Red?
Author: Kenneth Koch
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2012-01-11
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0307765105

First published to enormous acclaim in 1973, this book became a classic that revolutionized the way children are taught to read and write poetry. The celebrated poet Kenneth Koch conveys the imaginative splendor of great poetry--by Blake, Donne, Stevens, Lorca, and others--and then shows how it maybe taught so as to help children write poetry of their own. For this edition, the author has written a new introduction and a special afterword for teachers.

Emily Dickinson's Gardening Life

Emily Dickinson's Gardening Life
Author: Marta McDowell
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 375
Release: 2019-10-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1604699752

“A visual treat as well as a literary one…for gardeners and garden lovers, connoisseurs of botanical illustration, and those who seek a deeper understanding of the life and work of Emily Dickinson.” —The Wall Street Journal Emily Dickinson was a keen observer of the natural world, but less well known is the fact that she was also an avid gardener—sending fresh bouquets to friends, including pressed flowers in her letters, and studying botany at Amherst Academy and Mount Holyoke. At her family home, she tended both a small glass conservatory and a flower garden. In Emily Dickinson’s Gardening Life, award-winning author Marta McDowell explores Dickinson’s deep passion for plants and how it inspired and informed her writing. Tracing a year in the garden, the book reveals details few know about Dickinson and adds to our collective understanding of who she was as a person. By weaving together Dickinson’s poems, excerpts from letters, contemporary and historical photography, and botanical art, McDowell offers an enchanting new perspective on one of America’s most celebrated but enigmatic literary figures.

Flower & Hand

Flower & Hand
Author: William Stanley Merwin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 192
Release: 1997
Genre: Poetry
ISBN:

Collects all of Merwin's poetry from The Compass Flower, Feathers from the Hill, and Opening the Hand.

A Red, Red Rose. the Love Poems of Robert Burns in Original Scots and Modern English

A Red, Red Rose. the Love Poems of Robert Burns in Original Scots and Modern English
Author: Derek Scott
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2009-03-02
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1409265005

18th century Scots poet Robert Burns wrote many of the most poignant and beautiful love poems of the period, primarily in the Scots language.In A Red, Red, Rose Derek Scott has translated eighty of the love poems and songs of Burns from the original Scots language into modern day English, making the works more accessible to a modern day reader.The works are printed both in the original Scots and modern English on adjacent pages to allow the reader to compare the versions easily.Included are many of Burns' most famous works: A Red, Red Rose; Ae Fond Kiss; and John Anderson, my Jo; as well as many less well known works.