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Graded Poetry: Third Year is a magnificent anthology that showcases a plethora of poetic talent from a diverse group of writers. With its thoughtfully curated selection of poems, this collection offers readers an immersive journey through the captivating world of poetry.

What sets this book apart is its unique grading system, which arranges the poems according to their difficulty level. This approach ensures that readers can tailor their reading experience to their own preferences and abilities, making it an excellent resource for both beginners and seasoned poetry aficionados.

The anthology spans a wide range of themes, including love, nature, spirituality, and social issues. From delicate haikus to powerful sonnets, each poem is a testament to the immense creativity and skill of the contributing poets. The vivid imagery and evocative language employed throughout the collection transport the readers to different times and places, allowing them to immerse themselves in the emotions and experiences expressed in the verses.

The diversity of voices and perspectives presented in Graded Poetry: Third Year is compelling. Through their words, the poets explore a myriad of human emotions, from joy to despair, longing to self-reflection, and everything in between. This variety ensures there is something for everyone, making it a truly inclusive anthology that will resonate with a broad readership.

Furthermore, the book provides valuable contextual information about the poets and their work, offering readers a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural backgrounds that have influenced each poem. This additional layer of insight adds a rich dimension to the reading experience and fosters a stronger connection between the reader and the poets.

One minor critique of the anthology is that, at times, the grading system feels subjective. While it is an admirable attempt to accommodate readers of different skill levels, some poems may be placed in a higher or lower grade than one might expect. Nevertheless, this is a small qualm that does not detract significantly from the overall quality of the book.

In conclusion, Graded Poetry: Third Year is a remarkable compilation of poems that celebrates the beauty and power of the written word. Its carefully selected poems, coupled with the innovative grading system, create an engaging and accessible collection that will undoubtedly captivate any lover of poetry. Whether you are a seasoned reader or just starting to explore this genre, you will find value and inspiration within these pages.

First Page:

GRADED POETRY

THIRD YEAR

EDITED BY

KATHERINE D. BLAKE

PRINCIPAL GIRLS' DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SCHOOL NO. 6, NEW YORK CITY

AND

GEORGIA ALEXANDER

SUPERVISING PRINCIPAL, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

[Illustration]

NEW YORK MAYNARD, MERRILL, & CO. 1906

COPYRIGHT, 1905, BY MAYNARD, MERRILL, & CO.

INTRODUCTION

POETRY is the chosen language of childhood and youth. The baby repeats words again and again for the mere joy of their sound: the melody of nursery rhymes gives a delight which is quite independent of the meaning of the words. Not until youth approaches maturity is there an equal pleasure in the rounded periods of elegant prose. It is in childhood therefore that the young mind should be stored with poems whose rhythm will be a present delight and whose beautiful thoughts will not lose their charm in later years.

The selections for the lowest grades are addressed primarily to the feeling for verbal beauty, the recognition of which in the mind of the child is fundamental to the plan of this work. The editors have felt that the inclusion of critical notes in these little books intended for elementary school children would be not only superfluous, but, in the degree in which critical comment drew the child's attention from the text, subversive of the desired result... Continue reading book >>




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