A Pang of Reminiscence
The poem explores themes of nostalgia, longing, and the passage of time. The speaker reflects on a distant moon, symbolizing unattainable memories and emotions. The moon's smallness and remoteness evoke a sense of wistfulness, suggesting a connection to past experiences that are both cherished and painful. The imagery of a tear, reminiscent of previous sorrows, highlights the cyclical nature of memory and emotion. The speaker grapples with the idea that certain feelings may resurface, even in the most unexpected circumstances. The juxtaposition of beauty and melancholy underscores the complexity of reminiscence, as the speaker navigates the interplay between joy and sorrow. Ultimately, the work captures the essence of human experience, where moments of clarity and despair coexist, leaving the speaker in a state of contemplative reflection. The moon serves as a constant reminder of what has been lost and the enduring impact of memory on the present.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1908 · Genre: Fiction, Literary, Historical fiction · 65 words
First lines
High and smaller goes the moon, she is small and very far from me, Wistful and candid, watching me wistfully, and I see Trembling blue in her pallor a tear that surely I have seen before, A tear which I had hoped that even hell held not again in store.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Literary, Historical fiction, Romance, Psychological Fiction
- Length: 65 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Fiction — D.H. Lawrence is primarily a fiction writer.
- Literary — Lawrence's work tends to be complex, artistic and thoughtful.
- Historical fiction — The title suggests memory of past events, which commonly places a story in the Historical fiction genre.
- Romance — Many of Lawrence's works involve explorations of human relationships, specifically romantic and sexual ones.
Tags
nostalgia · memory · reflection · identity · nature · human experience · emotional depth · introspection · relationships · loss · self-discovery · existentialism