A Waltz-Quadrille by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the themes of love, beauty, and mortality through a vivid description of a waltz-quadrille dance at a ball. The speaker describes the dancers' movements, dresses, and emotions, emphasizing the fleeting nature of life and pleasure.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1883 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Drama · 463 words
First lines
The band was playing a waltz-quadrille, / I felt as light as a wind-blown feather, / As we floated away, at the caller's will, / Through the intricate, mazy dance together. / Like mimic armies our lines were meeting, / Slowly advancing, and then retreating, / All decked in their bright array; / And back and forth to the music's rhyme / We moved together, and all the time / I knew you were going away.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 463 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Romance — The themes revolve around love, emotional connection, and the pain of parting.
- Drama — The narrative explores intense emotional experiences and interpersonal relationships.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style is sophisticated and focuses on the inner thoughts and feelings of the characters.
Tags
Romance · Poetry · American Literature · 19th Century · Love Poems · Waltz Rhythm · Quadrille Verse · Dance Inspired · Musical Quality · Lyrical Language · Emotional Expression · Feminine Perspective