Robert Louis Stevenson, an Elegy; and Other Poems

Name: Robert Louis Stevenson, an Elegy; and Other Poems
Author: Richard Le Gallienne

By Richard Le Gallienne

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A compact volume of lyric and reflective poems that opens with a mournful elegy for a fellow literary figure and moves through short lyrics, ballads, epistles, and meditative pieces. Topics include nature and the seasons, love and domestic feeling, art and aesthetic longing, spiritual doubt and rebirth, mortality, and occasional urban or exotic sketches. The tone shifts between elegiac, playful, and tender registers, while the poems favor musical diction, intimate address, and varied formal experiments that together create a quietly personal, contemplative sequence.

About the Author

Richard Le Gallienne

Richard Le Gallienne was an English poet, essayist, and novelist known for his lyrical style and exploration of themes such as love and nature. He gained prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, contributing significantly to the literary scene of his time. His notable works include "A Jongleur Strayed / Verses on Love and Other Matters Sacred and Profane," which showcases his romantic sensibilities and poetic finesse. Le Gallienne's writings often reflect his fascination with the beauty of the world and the complexities of human emotion, making him a unique voice in the landscape of English literature.