The courtyard of her house is wide
A poem that describes the wide courtyard of a house and the emotions it evokes in the speaker.
By Bliss Carman · First published 1896 · Genre: Fiction, Drama, Romance · 67 words
First lines
The courtyard of her house is wide And cool and still when day departs. Only the rustle of leaves is there And running water.
And then her mouth, more delicate Than the frail wood-anemone, Brushes my cheek, and deeper grow The purple shadows.
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The courtyard of her house is wide is listed on Textopian as a short story by Bliss Carman, dated 1896 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Drama, Romance, Mystery, Historical fiction
- Length: 67 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — This genre is selected based on the expectation that the book, given its title, is likely to involve a narrative or stories associated with the courtyard of a house.
- Drama — The title suggests a possible setting for dramatic interactions and events.
- Romance — The title could imply that the courtyard of the house is a setting for romantic events or relationships.
- Mystery — If the courtyard or the house hold any secret or undiscovered aspects, this could potentially fall into the mystery genre.
Tags
poetry · women's studies · Canadian literature · feminist theory · house and home · gardening · nature · environmentalism · spirituality · personal growth · self-discovery · inner journey