The Answer
The novel revolves around a young woman who rejects the traditional roles of women in society and instead pursues a career as an artist. She faces opposition from her family and struggles with poverty, but ultimately finds success and independence through her art.
By Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward · First published 1869 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Melancholy · 378 words
First lines
"That we together may sail, Just as we used to do. " Carleton's Ballads.
And what if I should be kind? And what if you should be true? The old love could never go on, Just as it used to do.
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The Answer is listed on Textopian as a poem by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward, dated 1869 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward
- Date: 1869 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Melancholy, Philosophical, Literary
- Length: 378 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter.
- Romance — The themes revolve around love, relationships, and emotional connections.
- Melancholy — The tone and themes express a sense of loss, longing, and sadness.
- Philosophical — The text explores deep questions about the nature of love, memory, and change.
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Feminism · Social Commentary · Religion · Spirituality · Philosophy · Psychological Fiction · American Literature · 19th Century · Women's Rights · Marriage · Family · Domesticity