The Poet and the Fountain

Name: The Poet and the Fountain
Author: Arthur Willis Colton

A poet once found solace near a bubbling fountain, lost in thought as he penned his deepest feelings.

By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1923 · Genre: Poetry, Fiction, Philosophy · 156 words

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PART I. WEST-EASTERLY MORALITIES

Firdausi by the palace fountain stood

Hard by the Court of Song in quiet mood.

The Sultan smiled to see him. "Thy beard shows

The Poet and the Fountain is listed on Textopian as a short story by Arthur Willis Colton, dated 1923 CE.

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Poetry — The title suggests that the book is about a poet, implying that the book itself may be a collection of poems or related to the genre of poetry in general.
Fiction — Given that the book was written by Arthur Willis Colton, a known fiction writer, it is possible that the book could fall under the fiction genre.
Philosophy — The title's reference to a fountain, which often symbolizes wisdom or knowledge in literature, could imply that this book delves into philosophical or contemplative themes.
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