218 Results with the "Poetry" genre
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The Job
The chapter eloquently delves into the profound understanding that one's occupation or job does not define their worth or their trajectory to success, fame, or joy. It emphasizes the intrinsic value and responsibility of an individual in their professional realm, arguing that the ultimate outcome of their labor is contingent upon their own efforts, ethics, and determination rather than the nature of the job itself. Portrayed through a reflective and didactic tone, the narrative implores readers to perceive…-
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The Hammers
The seventh chapter of "Men, Women, and Ghosts" by Amy Lowell unfolds with a vivid contrast of quiet country life against the backdrop of historical turmoil and war. The narrative transitions from an idyllic, albeit abandoned, English estate where roses bloom amongst ruins, to the industrious sounds of shipbuilding in Frindsbury, Kent, in 1786. The detailed descriptions of ship construction alongside the lively tales of workers like Jem Wilson and Stephen Pibold breathe life into the otherwise mechanical…-
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The Grocery
In the poignant narrative of "Men, Women, and Ghosts," the chapter unfolds with a deeply personal and unsettling account of an individual grappling with the haunting memory of discovering a severed hand. The protagonist, haunted by the recollection, is driven by a compulsion to verify the reality of the event, leading them to unearth the spot between two apple roots where the grim discovery was made. Expecting to confront the tangible remnants of this memory, the individual is instead met with emptiness,…-
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The Fruit Shop
In the bustling streets of a town touched by the shadow of war and the fervor of the New Republic, Jeanne Tourmont navigates the dusty paths in her bright blue-girdled muslin gown and straw poke bonnet. Seeking the simple pleasure of fresh fruit in Monsieur Popain's shop, she enters a world where the mundane intertwines with the echoes of conflict and the remnants of a bygone era of opulence. Monsieur Popain, a fruit seller caught between the bittersweet reality of his trade and the hard times brought…-
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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 FAIRY MINISTER
In the serene and tumultuous era of 1692, the tale of the Reverend Mr. Kirk of Aberfoyle, a peaceful man deeply loved by both his fellow men and the mystical Fairies, unfolds. Amidst the bloodshed of the Battle of Killiecrankie where the red blood of Dundee bled into the Garry, and political turmoil turned the world upside down, Mr. Kirk wandered his valley, untouched and attuned to the ethereal whispers and sightings from the otherworldly inhabitants of fairy knolls and enchanted hills. His profound…-
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The Day of Days
The narrative eloquently captures the quintessence of childish glee, anchoring it around the seemingly trivial yet profoundly significant moment when children are permitted by their mother to embrace the freedom of going barefoot. This permission marks the advent of warmer days, symbolizing a release from the confines of winter and the restrictive footwear associated with it. The anticipation and pleading for this liberation is depicted as a recurrent springtime ritual, eagerly awaited by the children, who…-
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The Cross-Roads
In the hauntingly vivid "Men, Women and Ghosts," the narrative begins with an intense moment of disconnection between Charlotta and her husband, Herr Altgelt. As he distances himself to focus on his musical strains, Charlotta's frustration mounts, symbolized by the tightening grip on her locket—a representation of emotional bonds threatened by the lack of communication and intimacy within their marriage. The scene then shifts dramatically to the striking depiction of a room, where the physical…-
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The Call
"The Call" captures the allure and optimism of striving toward a life filled with joy, as visualized from a metaphorical hilltop. It speaks to the human spirit's unwavering determination to overcome life’s adversities and reach a place of happiness and tranquility. The poem conveys a message of hope and the belief that through perseverance and courage, one can ascend above trials and despair, towards a future of serenity and fulfillment. Joy, personified, stands on the hilltops, extending an invitation…-
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The Boy Soldier
"The Boy Soldier" enchants with the tale of a little boy of three, whose antics embody both the mischief and the profound love shared between father and son. The narrator describes his son's playful battles—tugging beards, exploring clothes, and commandeering his watch, all acts of innocent exploration that culminate in a heartwarming conquest of his father's heart. This narrative extends beyond the personal, hinting at a cyclic tradition where, in time, the boy, grown into adulthood, will relish similar…-
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