Meg's Curse by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The story revolves around MEG, a young and beautiful woman who lives with her aunt in the countryside. She meets a wealthy and handsome stranger, ROLAND, who falls deeply in love with her. Despite being from different social classes, they get married, but their happiness is short-lived as Roland's family opposes their union.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Tragedy, Romance · 1,095 words
First lines
The sun rode high in a cloudless sky Of a perfect summer morn. She stood and gazed out into the street, And wondered why she was born. On the topmost branch of a maple-tree That close by the window grew, A robin called to his mate enthralled: "I love but you, but you, but you."
A soft look came in her hardened face -- She had not wept for years; But the robin's trill, as some sounds will, Jarred open the door of tears. She thought of the old home far away; She heard the whr-r-r of the mill; She heard the turtle's wild, sweet call, And the wail of the whip-poor-will, whip-poor-will, whip-poor-will.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Tragedy, Romance, Drama, Psychological Fiction
- Length: 1,095 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is written in verse form with a rhythmic and rhyming structure.
- Tragedy — The narrative centers around themes of loss, regret, and a tragic ending.
- Romance — The story involves past romantic relationships and the emotional impact of love.
- Drama — The plot includes intense emotional conflicts and dramatic events.
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Romance · Fantasy · Supernatural · Mystery · Thriller · Adventure · Gothic · Horror · Dark Fantasy · Paranormal · Occult · Magic