Love in June by Edith Nesbit (1917)
The poem describes a romantic encounter between two lovers in a woodland setting. The speaker prepares a beautiful spot with flowers and grasses, awaiting their lady's arrival. When she appears, the atmosphere is filled with joy and delight. The encounter is intimate and private, witnessed only by a small brown bird perched on a twig. The poem suggests that the experience was magical and unforgettable, leaving a lasting impression on those who pass by the spot where the lovers lay together.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1917 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction · 487 words
First lines
Through the glowing meadows aflame With buttercup gold I came To the green, still heart of the wood.
A wood-pigeon cooed and cooed, The hazel-stems grew close, Like leaves round the heart of a rose, Round the still, green nest that I chose.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction
- Length: 487 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Romance — The narrative primarily revolves around the romantic relationship between the main characters.
- Drama — The plot involves emotional conflicts and personal development of the characters.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical period and includes references to real historical events.
Tags
Romance · Fiction · Classic · Literature · Novel · Love Story · Relationships · Family Drama · Social Class · Society · Culture · Tradition