Verses from Quite Early One Morning
The poem explores the speaker's inner turmoil and emotional state as they grapple with mortality, love, and the passage of time. The book is a collection of poetry that delves into themes of identity, morality, and the human condition. It is characterized by vivid imagery, complex metaphors, and a distinctive lyrical style.
By Dylan Thomas · First published 1934 · Genre: Poetry, Modernist Literature, Drama · 421 words
First lines
I am Miss May Hughes ‘The Cosy', a lonely lady, Waiting in her house by the nasty sea, Waiting for her husband and pretty baby To come home at last from wherever they may be.
I am Captain Tiny Evans, my ship was the Kidwelly And Mrs Tiny Evans has been dead for many a year. ‘Poor Captain Tiny all alone', the neighbours whisper, But I like it all alone and I hated her.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Dylan Thomas
- Date: 1934 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Modernist Literature, Drama, Psychological Fiction, Social Commentary
- Length: 421 words
- Structure: 1 section, 20 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is composed in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as rhyme, meter, and imagery.
- Modernist Literature — The themes and style reflect modernist concerns with isolation, identity, and the passage of time.
- Drama — The work features a cast of characters and monologues that suggest a dramatic structure.
- Psychological Fiction — The focus on the inner lives and thoughts of the characters aligns with psychological exploration.
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Poetry · Verse · Stream-of-consciousness · Modernism · Symbolism · Imagery · Surrealism · Autobiographical · Confessional · Emotional · Introspective · Philosophical