Veils by Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1901)
The novel explores the theme of marriage and relationships through the story of a young woman who enters into a loveless marriage with a wealthy man to secure her family's financial future. As she navigates her new life, she begins to realize the emptiness of her existence and the true nature of her husband's character.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1901 · Genre: Poetry, War Literature, Spirituality · 463 words
First lines
Veils, everywhere float veils; veils long and black, / Framing white faces, oft-times young and fair, / But, like a rose touched by untimely frost, / Showing the blighting marks of sorrow's track.
Veils, veils, veils everywhere. They tell the cost / Of man-made war. They show the awful toll / Paid by the hearts of women for the crimes, / The age-old crimes by selfishness ill-named / ‘Justice' and ‘Honour' and ‘The call of Fate'- / High words men use to hide their low estate. / About the joy and beauty of this world / A long black veil is furled.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1901 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, War Literature, Spirituality, Social Commentary, Philosophical Literature
- Length: 463 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is written in verse, with a focus on rhythm, meter, and imagery.
- War Literature — The themes revolve around the impact of war, particularly on women and society.
- Spirituality — The work explores themes of faith, the afterlife, and divine intervention.
- Social Commentary — The text critiques societal norms and the consequences of war, highlighting issues of justice and honor.
Tags
Poetry · American Literature · Feminist Literature · Women's Rights · Social Commentary · Marriage · Love · Relationships · Gender Roles · Societal Expectations · Personal Freedom · Individuality