An East Wind by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The story revolves around a romantic triangle between Yolan, a beautiful and fiery southern belle, Walter, a wealthy and charming northerner, and Richard, a poor but passionate poet from the north. The novel explores themes of love, class, and regional identity as the characters navigate their complicated relationships with each other.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1889 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Drama · 155 words
First lines
The glitter of wheels far down the street (Ah me, and alack a day.) And I heard the thud of his horse's feet Beating a roundelay. And I felt a little song coming, coming Over my lips as humming, humming, I turned my eyes that way.
Somebody passed, who was wont to pause: (Ah me, and alack a day.) He bowed and smiled; yet for some cause The mirth went out of my lay. A wind from the east rose, sighing, sighing, I felt my little song dying, dying, _She laughed as they rode away_.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1889 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 155 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse with a clear rhythmic and rhyming pattern.
- Romance — The themes revolve around emotions and relationships, indicated by the interactions and feelings described.
- Drama — The narrative includes elements of personal conflict and emotional intensity.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style and thematic depth suggest a focus on artistic expression and exploration of human experience.
Tags
Romance · Poetry · Nature · Imagery · Symbolism · Love · Longing · Melancholy · Nostalgia · Seasonal · Weather · Atmosphere