Laurana's Song for a Lady of Venice
In Laurana's Song, Bliss Carman tells the story of a young woman from Venice, Italy, who is struggling to find her place in the world. Laurana is a talented musician, but her family is poor and she is unable to pursue her dreams. She is also in love with a man who is not from her social class, and her family disapproves of their relationship. Despite her struggles, Laurana is determined to make her own way in the world and to follow her heart. Through her music, she finds solace and strength, and eventually she is able to make her dreams come true.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1891 · Genre: Romance, Poetry, Historical Fiction · 137 words
First lines
Who'll have the crumpled pieces of a heart? Let him take mine! Who'll give his whole of passion for a part, And call't divine? Who'll have the soiled remainder of desire? Who'll warm his fingers at a burnt-out fire? Who'll drink the lees of love, and cast i' the mire The nobler wine?
Let him come here, and kiss me on the mouth, And have his will! Love dead and dry as summer in the South When winds are still And all the leafage shrivels in the heat! Let him come here and linger at my feet Till he grow weary with the over-sweet, And die, or kill.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Poetry, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
- Length: 137 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book suggests a romantic story, as it is a song for a lady of Venice.
- Poetry — The book is written by Bliss Carman, a Canadian poet, and the title suggests that it is a poem or song.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in Venice, which is a historical city, and the title suggests that the story is set in the past.
- Fantasy — The title of the book suggests that the story may contain elements of fantasy, as it is a song for a lady of Venice.
Tags
poetry · Venice · romance · historical · lyrical · art · beauty · love · female protagonist · musicality · nature · impressionism