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: Very Confusing
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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