The Rainbow by Charles Lamb (1811)
The Rainbow by Charles Lamb: A poem exploring the beauty and significance of the rainbow, a natural phenomenon that has captivated human imagination for centuries.
By Charles Lamb · First published 1811 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fiction, Short Story · 396 words
First lines
After the tempest in the sky, / How sweet yon rainbow to the eye! / Come, my Matilda, now while some / Few drops of rain are yet to come, / In this honeysuckle bower / Safely shelter'd from the shower, / We may count the colours o'er.
Seven there are, there are no more; / Each in each so finely blended, / Where they begin, or where are ended, / The finest eye can scarcely see.
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The Rainbow is listed on Textopian as a poem by Charles Lamb, dated 1811 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Charles Lamb
- Date: 1811 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Fiction, Short Story, Humor
- Length: 396 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — Charles Lamb often wrote for children, with his simplistic style and clear storytelling.
- Fiction — The book is categorised as fictional work with its imaginary storyline.
- Short Story — Lamb was mostly known for his short essays and stories.
- Humor — Lamb's works often have a humorous undertone.
Tags
nature · imagination · childhood · innocence · beauty · dreams · color · emotion · transformation · symbolism · fantasy · exploration