Overview
About this book
Poems is available in the Project Gutenberg source edition credited to Alan Seeger. Catalog subjects include World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry; American poetry. This edition retains the source text, including any introductory material and notes.
- First published
- Unknown year
- Language
- English
- Copyright status
- Public domain
- Source edition
- Project Gutenberg ebook #617
English level
B2–C1 · Deep reading
Poems is calibrated from 13,499 sampled words across 16 chapters: sentences average 34.1 words, 57.3% exceed 24 words and 4.7% of words are nine letters or longer.
Explore the B2–C1 level →Sentence rhythm
What the prose asks
Extended sentences averaging 34.1 words, with 27.8% reaching 40 words or more
Vocabulary
What may slow you down
4.7% of sampled words contain nine or more letters and about 4.67 marked archaic terms per thousand words; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter
Reading rhythm
One sitting
Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 3 calm 30-minute sessions.
Suggested approach
Read with momentum
Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on voice, structure and recurring images
Best starting point
Begin with chapter one
The full text is ready with speech, lookup and saved progress.
CEFR-aligned Linden estimate · medium confidence · sampled full text · Calibrated 2026-09-08 · Provisional, not an exam certification.
Table of contents
16 chapters
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