St. Valentine's Day by Edith Nesbit
The story revolves around a romantic relationship set against the backdrop of contrasting landscapes. The narrator longs for their lover, who is associated with the warmth and beauty of the South, where flowers bloom, stars shine bright, and orange groves thrive. In contrast, the North is depicted as cold and barren. Despite the harsh environment, the narrator's love remains a constant source of comfort and warmth.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1908 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure · 181 words
First lines
THE South is a dream of flowers With a jewel for sky and sea, Rose-crowns for the dancing hours, Gold fruits upon every tree; But cold from the North The wind blows forth That blows my love to me.
The stars in the South are gold Like lamps between sky and sea; The flowers that the forests hold Like stars between tree and tree; But little and white Is the pale moon's light That lights my love to me.
In the South the orange grove Makes dusk by the dusky sea, White palaces wrought for love Gleam white between tree and tree, But under bare boughs Is the little house Warm-lit for my love and me.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure
- Length: 181 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The narrative is primarily aimed at young readers, with a simple and engaging plot.
- Fantasy — The story involves magical elements and fantastical creatures, typical of the fantasy genre.
- Adventure — The plot involves a journey and a quest, elements commonly found in adventure stories.
Tags
Romance · Fiction · Novel · Classic · Literature · English Literature · Victorian Era · Love Story · Relationships · Marriage · Family · Social Class