An Idyl of the Wood
"The Idyl of the Wood" by Arthur Willis Colton is a poem that explores the beauty and tranquility of nature. The poem describes a peaceful woodland scene, filled with tall trees, singing birds, and a gentle breeze. The speaker of the poem reflects on the joy and serenity found in the natural world, and how it can provide solace and comfort in times of stress or hardship.
By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1920 · Genre: Short Stories, Romance, Adventure · 478 words
First lines
PART I. WEST-EASTERLY MORALITIES
Janet and I went jesting
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An Idyl of the Wood is listed on Textopian as a short story by Arthur Willis Colton, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Arthur Willis Colton
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Short Stories, Romance, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 478 words
- Structure: 1 section, 65 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Short Stories — Arthur Willis Colton's 'AN IDYL OF THE WOOD' is essentially a collection of short stories, hence it falls under this genre.
- Romance — Arthur Willis Colton's short stories in 'AN IDYL OF THE WOOD' are often centred around romantic themes and relationships, thus justifying its classification under the romance genre.
- Adventure — Some of the stories contained within 'AN IDYL OF THE WOOD' have plots that involve the characters undertaking various forms of adventuring, thereby classifying the book under the adventure genre.
- Historical Fiction — A few of the stories in 'AN IDYL OF THE WOOD' effectively recreate past historic eras, making the book fall under the historical fiction genre.
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Nature · Wilderness · Forest · Idyll · Poetry · Prose · Fiction · Adventure · Exploration · Travel · Environment · Conservation