Primavera: Poems by Four Authors by Phillips, Binyon, Cripps, and Ghose

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Primavera: Poems by Four Authors by Phillips, Binyon, Cripps, and Ghose is a collection of poetry crafted by four friends, specifically three undergraduates from Oxford, during the late 19th century. This anthology encapsulates themes of youth, love, and the bittersweet nature of human emotions, resonating with the spirit of the Anglican aesthetic movement of that era. Each poem reflects a delicate refinement in style, showcasing the authors’ intent to capture the ephemeral beauty of spring alongside the inherent melancholy of lost opportunities and love. The book presents a selection of verses that delve into motifs of longing and remembrance, often contrasting the joys of youthful exuberance with the inevitable sorrow of loss. The poets articulate a shared sense of nostalgia, as seen in works like To a Lost Love and Testamentum Amoris, where the interplay between love and grief is explored. Pieces such as Youth articulate the fervent aspirations and subsequent disillusionments of young adulthood, while Raymond and Ida illustrates tender connections amid dark forebodings. Overall, Primavera captures the tension between fleeting beauty and enduring heartache, making it a poignant read for those reflecting on the nature of love and youth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)