The Kingdom of Love
The novel revolves around the life of a young woman who is torn between her love for two men. One is a wealthy and successful businessman, while the other is a poor but passionate poet. As she navigates her feelings, she must confront the societal pressures and expectations placed upon her. Ultimately, she chooses the poet, embracing a life of poverty and hardship, but also one of true love and spiritual fulfillment.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1909 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical · 511 words
First lines
In the dawn of the day when the sea and the earth Reflected the sunrise above, I set forth with a heart full of courage and mirth To seek for the Kingdom of Love. I asked of a Poet I met on the way Which cross-road would lead me aright; And he said "Follow me, and ere long you shall see Its glittering turrets of light."
And soon in the distance a city shone fair. "Look yonder," he said; "How it gleams! " But alas! for the hopes that were doomed to despair, It was only the "Kingdom of Dreams. " Then the next man I asked was a gay Cavalier, And he said: "Follow me, follow me"; And with laughter and song we went speeding along By the shores of Life's beautiful sea.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical, Allegory, Fantasy
- Length: 511 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter.
- Romance — The central theme revolves around the search for love and its various manifestations.
- Philosophical — The narrative explores deep questions about the nature of love and human fulfillment.
- Allegory — The story uses symbolic figures and actions to convey moral and philosophical messages.
Tags
Romance · Poetry · Love · Relationships · Emotions · Spirituality · Philosophy · Inspirational · Motivational · Uplifting · Optimistic · Heartwarming