A Spring Harvest

Project GutenbergProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.5

Word count: 56K words
Chapters: 6

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.A Spring Harvest by Geoffrey Bache SmithAuthor: ,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Feb 26, 2015

Editor's review

This poetry collection is a posthumous work by the English poet Geoffrey Bache Smith, compiled and published by his friends after his death. It is modest in length, yet preserves the clarity and melancholy characteristic of young British poets around the First World War. The poems often feature natural imagery, the turning of the seasons, and the transience of youth; the language is plain yet musical, making it a suitable introduction to Georgian poetry. The electronic edition is published by Project Gutenberg, with clean formatting and easy search, convenient for casual reading on a commute or in an afternoon. As the work dates from an earlier era, some vocabulary and sentence patterns bear the marks of their time, and readers may consult notes or background material for understanding. Overall, it is better suited as light reading for poetry lovers than as a primary source for systematic research.

Who it's for

A good fit for

General readers who enjoy English poetry and want to encounter British verse from around the First World War
Language learners hoping to develop English sensibility through short reading
Literature enthusiasts interested in the style of Georgian poetry
Readers in need of lightweight public-domain electronic texts

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting long narrative or plot-driven works
Researchers requiring detailed scholarly annotation and in-depth research materials
Beginners impatient with early modern English vocabulary and sentence patterns

Reading tips

Read two or three poems at a time, reciting aloud to feel the rhythm and rhyme.
Read through once to grasp the mood, then look up unfamiliar words and historical background.
Read alongside works by British poets of the same era to appreciate stylistic differences.
Use the electronic edition's search function to mark recurring natural imagery.

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What kind of poetry work is this book?

It is a posthumous poetry collection by the English poet Geoffrey Bache Smith, compiled and published by his friends after his death. It contains his short poems, mostly on nature, the seasons, and youthful melancholy, in plain and musical language.

Can readers with average English read it?

They can try, but some vocabulary and sentence patterns in the poems bear period features. It is advisable to begin with short poems read aloud, infer unfamiliar words from context, and consult a dictionary or background material as needed, proceeding step by step.

What devices is the electronic edition suitable for?

The Project Gutenberg electronic text is in plain text format and can be opened on phones, tablets, and e-readers. It suits fragmented reading time and is convenient for searching keywords and copying excerpts.

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