In the Meadow by Ameen Rihani (1911)
The story revolves around a young man who returns to his ancestral village after years abroad and becomes embroiled in the complexities of local politics and family dynamics. He struggles with his own identity and sense of belonging, caught between traditional values and modern influences. The narrative explores themes of cultural heritage, social change, and personal growth.
By Ameen Rihani · First published 1911 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Lyric · 116 words
First lines
The shadow of thy curls I see Upon thy lovely face; And just a little wish is mine -- The shadow to embrace.
On thy black and silken tresses, Ah, one longs to feast the sight; But the shadows of their beauty, Hanging on thy cheeks of light, From my lips, exact a tribute, Which I pay here in this meadow: Blush not, my most winsome maiden; I have only kissed the shadow.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ameen Rihani
- Date: 1911 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Lyric, Nature, Symbolism
- Length: 116 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse and employs poetic devices, focusing on imagery and emotional expression.
- Romance — The themes revolve around love and desire, highlighting the speaker's affection for the maiden.
- Lyric — The personal and emotional nature of the expression aligns with the characteristics of lyric poetry.
- Nature — The setting in a meadow suggests a connection to nature, which is often a backdrop in the work.
Tags
Philosophical Fiction · Literary Novel · Arab-American Literature · Coming-of-Age Story · Existentialism · Self-Discovery · Meditative Prose · Poetic Style · Symbolic Imagery · Nature as Metaphor · Spiritual Quest · Cultural Identity