Eagle in New Mexico (Birds)
EAGLE IN NEW MEXICO (BIRDS) by D.H. Lawrence: A poem exploring the beauty and freedom of an eagle in flight, soaring above the landscape of New Mexico. The speaker describes the eagle's graceful movements, its sharp vision, and its ability to ride the wind with ease. The poem is a celebration of the natural world and the awe-inspiring creatures that inhabit it.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1920 · Genre: Fiction, Nature, Adventure · 670 words
First lines
Towards the sun, towards the south-west A scorched breast. A scorched breast, breasting the sun like an answer, Like a retort.
An eagle at the top of a low cedar-bush On the sage-ash desert Reflecting the scorch of the sun from his breast; Eagle, with the sickle dripping darkly above.
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Eagle in New Mexico (Birds) is listed on Textopian as a short story by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Nature, Adventure, Animal Fiction
- Length: 670 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — D.H. Lawrence was a well-known avant-garde novelist and poet known for his works of fiction in the 20th century.
- Nature — The title suggests the focus on bird life, specifically an eagle, indicating a strong theme of nature.
- Adventure — Considering D.H. Lawrence's literary style and the potential narrative implied by the title, it could be a tale of survival or journey of the eagle.
- Animal Fiction — If the book focuses on the life and experiences of the eagle, it may fall under the genre of 'Animal Fiction'.
Tags
eagle · New Mexico · birds · nature · wildlife · avian · habitat · migration · ecosystem · conservation · ornithology · landscape