Honeymoon Scene (from the Drama of Mizpah)
The poem describes a honeymoon scene where the newlywed couple is surrounded by nature's beauty, but their happiness is short-lived as they are haunted by the ghosts of their past mistakes and unfaithful deeds. The atmosphere is tense with guilt, shame, and fear, foreshadowing the doom of their marriage.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1889 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction · 1,344 words
First lines
AHASUERAS
What were thy thoughts, sweet Esther? Something passed Across thy face, that for a moment veiled Thy soul from mine, and left me desolate. Thy thoughts were not of me?
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Honeymoon Scene (from the Drama of Mizpah) is listed on Textopian as a play by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, dated 1889 CE.
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- Work type: Play
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1889 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction, Poetry, Tragedy
- Length: 1,344 words
- Structure: 1 section, 37 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The central theme revolves around the love and relationship between Ahasueras and Esther.
- Drama — The dialogue-driven narrative and emotional intensity are characteristic of dramatic works.
- Historical Fiction — The characters and setting are inspired by historical figures and events.
- Poetry — The text includes poetic elements and lyrical language.
Tags
Romance · Drama · Marriage · Relationships · Love · Poetry · American Literature · 19th Century · Women Authors · Feminism · Emotional · Introspective