As Long as your Eyes are Blue
"As Long as Your Eyes are Blue" is a novel written by Andrew Barton Paterson in 1920. The story follows the life of a young man named John, who falls in love with a woman named Margaret. However, their love is complicated by the fact that Margaret is already engaged to be married to another man. Despite this, John becomes obsessed with Margaret and will stop at nothing to win her heart. As the story progresses, John's obsession turns dangerous, leading to a tragic ending. The novel explores themes of love, obsession, and the destructive nature of unrequited love.
By Andrew Barton Paterson · First published 1908 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Australian Literature · 240 words
First lines
Wilt thou love me, sweet, when my hair is grey And my cheeks shall have lost their hue? When the charms of youth shall have passed away, Will your love as of old prove true?
For the looks may change, and the heart may range, And the love be no longer fond; Wilt thou love with truth in the years of youth And away to the years beyond?
Oh, I love you, sweet, for your locks of brown And the blush on your cheek that lies -- But I love you most for the kindly heart That I see in your sweet blue eyes.
For the eyes are signs of the soul within, Of the heart that is leal and true, And mine own sweetheart, I shall love you still, Just as long as your eyes are blue.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Andrew Barton Paterson
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Australian Literature
- Length: 240 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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- Poetry — The book 'As Long as your Eyes are Blue' by Andrew Barton Paterson features a collection of poems, thus categorising it in the poetry genre.
- Romance — Several poems in the collection portray a romantic theme, warranting the label of the Romance genre.
- Australian Literature — The author, Andrew Barton Paterson, was a well-known Australian poet, making 'Australian Literature' a relevant genre due to geographical connection of the author.
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Australian literature · classic fiction · romance · adventure · travel · nature · poetry · historical · coming of age · family · friendship · love