Poems of the Longer Flight, Chiefly Odes and Apostrophes

'Poems of the Longer Flight, Chiefly Odes and Apostrophes' is a significant collection of verse by the American poet and diplomat Robert Underwood Johnson. This volume showcases Johnson’s mastery of the classical form, specifically focusing on the expansive and elevated style of the ode. The collection brings together works that reflect on philosophical, historical, and nature-inspired themes, demonstrating a commitment to traditional poetic structures and refined aesthetic values.Throughout the collection, Johnson employs the apostrophe-a direct address to an absent person, thing, or personified abstraction-to create a sense of immediacy and emotional depth. His odes celebrate great individuals, natural wonders, and the enduring power of art and memory. As a prominent figure in American letters during the early 20th century, Johnson’s work in this volume represents the pinnacle of his lyrical achievements. Readers interested in the evolution of American poetry will find 'Poems of the Longer Flight, Chiefly Odes and Apostrophes' a compelling testament to the formal elegance and intellectual rigor that characterized the literary tradition of its time.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.