De Rochambeau by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The story revolves around a romantic triangle between De Rochambeau, a French aristocrat, and two women: Madame de Villebourg, his fiancée, and Yvonne, a beautiful and alluring young woman. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and social class as the characters navigate their complex relationships amidst the backdrop of the French Revolution.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1895 · Genre: Historical Poetry, Patriotic Literature, War Poetry · 255 words
First lines
ON THE PRESENTATION OF AN AMERICAN BANNER TO CAMP ROCHAMBEAU BY THE MARQUISE DE ROCHAMBEAU AT TOURS, FRANCE, JUNE 1, 1918
Here is a picture I carry away On memory's wall. A green June day, A golden sun in an amethyst sky, And a beautiful banner floating as high As the lofty spires of the city of Tours, And a slender Marquise, with a face as pure As a sculptured saint: while staunch and true In new-world khaki and old-world blue, Wearing their medals with modest pride, Her stalwart bodyguard stand at her side.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Poetry, Patriotic Literature, War Poetry, Romanticism, Symbolism
- Length: 255 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Historical Poetry — The poem reflects on a historical event with a focus on the presentation of a banner and the connection between two nations.
- Patriotic Literature — Themes of national pride and unity between the United States and France are central to the poem.
- War Poetry — The poem references military figures and the context of World War I, highlighting the significance of the event during wartime.
- Romanticism — The poem uses romanticized imagery and language to describe the scene and the characters involved.
Tags
Romance · Historical Fiction · War · American Revolution · French Aristocracy · Nobility · Love Story · Adventure · Drama · Tragedy · 18th Century · France