218 Results with the "Poetry" genre
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In the ballad from "The Bab Ballads," the sorrowful tale of young Joe, a sailor under the command of Captain Joyce, unfolds with a melancholy tune. Joe laments his unrequited love for Lady Jane, believing his lowly status as a sailor to be the barrier between them. Captain Joyce, frustrated with Joe's constant mourning and banjo-playing, wishes Joe had chosen a different path, perhaps less musical and more befitting a sailor. Despite Captain Joyce's harsh methods of discipline, including a sentence of…-
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Ballad: Gentle Alice Brown
In the humorous ballad "Gentle Alice Brown" from *The Bab Ballads*, we follow the tale of Alice Brown, the daughter of a feared robber in a small Italian town. Unlike the grim nature of her family's profession, Alice’s tale takes a whimsical turn when she finds herself enamored with a handsome young gentleman she spies from her window, a sorter in the Custom-house, who innocently passes by her home each day. Despite the initial innocence of her crush, the narrative unfurls Alice’s confessions to the…-
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Ballad: Ellen McJones Aberdeen
They gathered around PATTISON CORBY TORBAY, And played him some tunes in the traditional way. They started with jigs, then to reels they did switch, But PATTISON's mood did not improve one bit. "This is torture," he cried, "not a joyous refrain! Oh, cease your wild playing, it's hurting my brain!" But CLONGLOCKETTY swore by the thistle so sharp, He'd not cease his playing till dawn lit the harp. And so through the night, till the early morn broke, The Highlands resounded with pibroch and smoke. The…-
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A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass by Amy Lowell is a lyrical and evocative collection of poetry that captures the beauty and complexity of life through vivid imagery and emotional depth. Published in 1912, the collection is divided into three sections— Sonnets, Songs of Love and Death, and A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass—each exploring themes of nature, love, loss, and the interplay between human emotion and the world. With its intricate craftsmanship and vibrant language, the collection establishes Lowell as a significant voice in early 20th-century poetry, blending tradition with innovation.-
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A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass
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The Fool Errant
In "A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass," the narrative begins with a series of lyrical exclamations that celebrate the beauty and transience of the natural world. Each stanza is an invocation of being—in turn—a flower basking in the relentless sun, a butterfly reposing serenely on a bloom, a cloud sailing across the sky, or a wave crashing onto the shore. These vivid scenes are suffused with a sense of joy and an acute awareness of nature's cyclic life, from the ephemeral existence of flowers and insects to…-
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The Boston Athenaeum
The Boston Athenaeum, a well-beloved sanctuary for those seeking solace and inspiration among books, stands as a testament to the profound connection between a reader and the world of literature. Within its walls, one finds themselves ascending a narrow spiral staircase to a secluded gallery far removed from the bustling corridors frequented by casual readers. Here, in a quiet nook brimming with volumes, peace and introspection reign. Surrounded by books placed just out of casual reach or nestled in…-
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The Pleiades
In the poem "A Dome of Many-Coloured Glass," the chapter consisting of "Wind" and "The Pleiades" presents a vivid, whimsical exploration of nature and the cosmos through the eyes of a child-like perspective. "Wind" personifies the wind as a playful, elusive force, engaging with the world in a dance of both creation and mild chaos. The wind's interactions are multifaceted; it shouts in the sails of ships, steals down from honeybees, causes forests to sing, and plays with a child's kite until it breaks.…-
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London Bridge
The passage from Edwin Arlington Robinson's "The Three Taverns: A Book of Poems" vividly details a dramatic and intense dialogue between a husband and wife, encapsulating themes of misunderstanding, regret, and the unspoken tumults within a marriage. The conversation begins with the husband questioning the wife's preoccupation with the children's singing, a seemingly trivial concern that quickly unfurls into a deeper, more complex layer of interpersonal strife and unvoiced grievances. The wife, haunted by…-
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The Three Taverns
The Three Taverns by Edwin Arlington Robinson is a poignant collection of poems that delves into themes of human longing, spiritual reflection, and the complexities of life. Published in 1920, the work showcases Robinson's masterful use of language and form to explore profound questions about existence, faith, and the human condition. With a blend of dramatic monologues and lyrical verse, the collection reflects Robinson's distinctive voice and his ability to capture the subtleties of emotion and thought, making it a timeless contribution to American poetry.-
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