Dust-Sealed by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The story revolves around a romantic triangle between three characters: a wealthy and arrogant man, a beautiful and innocent woman, and a poor but talented poet. The wealthy man proposes to the woman, but she rejects him due to his arrogance. Meanwhile, the poet falls in love with the woman, but she does not reciprocate his feelings initially. As the story unfolds, the woman begins to appreciate the poet's kindness and sincerity, leading to a dramatic confrontation between the three characters.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1904 · Genre: Poetry, Inspirational, Philosophical · 239 words
First lines
I know not wherefore, but mine eyes See bloom, where other eyes see blight. They find a rainbow, a sunrise, Where others but discern deep night.
Men call me an enthusiast, And say I look through gilded haze: Because where'er my gaze is cast, I see something that calls for praise.
I say, "Behold those lovely eyes- That tinted cheek of flower-like grace. " They answer in amused surprise: "We thought it a common face."
I say, "Was ever seen more fair? I seem to walk in Eden's bowers. " They answer, with a pitying air, "The weeds are choking out the flowers."
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Inspirational, Philosophical, Romanticism, Spiritual
- Length: 239 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Inspirational — The themes focus on finding beauty and positivity in the world, encouraging a deeper vision.
- Philosophical — The work explores deeper existential and spiritual themes, reflecting on perception and divine beauty.
- Romanticism — The emphasis on nature, beauty, and individual perception aligns with Romantic literary traditions.
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Romance · Poetry · American Literature · 19th Century · Love Poems · Nature Imagery · Spirituality · Mysticism · Death and Mourning · Grief · Loss · Longing