A Farewell: To C. E. G
The book A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway is a novel set during World War I. It tells the story of an American soldier named Frederic Henry who falls in love with a British nurse named Catherine Barkley while serving on the Italian front. The book explores themes such as love, war, and loss through the eyes of its protagonists.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1870 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Adventure · 148 words
First lines
My fairest child, I have no song to give you; No lark could pipe in skies so dull and gray; Yet, if you will, one quiet hint I'll leave you, For every day.
I'll tell you how to sing a clearer carol Than lark who hails the dawn or breezy down To earn yourself a purer poet's laurel Than Shakespeare's crown.
Be good, sweet maid, and let who can be clever; Do lovely things, not dream them, all day long; And so make Life, and Death, and that For Ever, One grand sweet song.
February 1, 1856.
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A Farewell: To C. E. G is listed on Textopian as a poem by Charles Kingsley, dated 1870 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, Adventure, Literary Fiction
- Length: 148 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book shows a great deal of historical realism, portraying the nuances of the period it's set in with high detail and accuracy.
- Drama — The underlying story primarily involves interpersonal relationships and emotional journey, characteristics of a drama genre.
- Adventure — Elements of adventure are incorporated with the characters undergoing important journeys and quests.
- Literary Fiction — The book's writing style incorporates profound character development and exploration of human experience, hallmarks of literary fiction.
Tags
farewell · friendship · loss · grief · nostalgia · reflection · memory · literature · poetry · emotional · personal · life