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Songs Of The Road

By Arthur Conan Doyle

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"Songs Of The Road" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of poetic works written in the early 20th century. This compilation includes narrative verse...

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2007-06-08
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"Songs Of The Road" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of poetic works written in the early 20th century. This compilation includes narrative verses, philosophical poems, and miscellaneous verses, reflecting on various themes such as love, nature, duty, and the human experience. The collection captures a diversity of moods and topics likely intended to resonate with readers' sentiments and aspirations, emblematic of the shifting social landscapes of that time. The book features a mix of storytelling and introspection, with individual poems addressing subjects like the struggles of empire, the nostalgia for lost love, and observations of life and nature. For instance, "A Hymn of Empire" expresses a patriotic sentiment towards Britain and its colonies, while "The Outcasts" explores themes of social judgment and compassion. Each piece varies in style and tone, creating a rich tapestry that invites readers to reflect on their own experiences and the broader human condition. Overall, Doyle's collection serves as a thoughtful and artistic exploration of life's complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

About the Author

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was a British writer and physician. He created the character Sherlock Holmes in 1887 for A Study in Scarlet, the first of four novels and fifty-six short stories about Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Sherlock Holmes stories are milestones in the field of crime fiction.

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