Reunion by Ellen Glasgow (1947)
The novel revolves around the story of a family reunion at the ancestral home in Virginia, where the family's past and present converge. The narrative explores themes of nostalgia, decay, and the decline of the aristocracy in the post-Civil War era. Through the characters' interactions and reminiscences, the novel delves into their personal struggles, secrets, and unfulfilled desires, ultimately revealing the disintegration of a once-prominent family.
By Ellen Glasgow · First published 1947 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Drama · 144 words
First lines
Ah, hold me fast! What of the day? I care not if the sun be dead, Nor if the stars be gold or gray. Nay, though the rising moon be red, Our dawn is here, our night is past, The world may fade -- but hold me fast!
Ah, hold me fast! What of the years? I care not if our youth be fled, Nor that our drink be blood and tears, And bitterness our daily bread. Nay, though the flames of hell be cast -- They light thy face -- ah, hold me fast!
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Reunion is listed on Textopian as a poem by Ellen Glasgow, dated 1947 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ellen Glasgow
- Date: 1947 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Drama, Philosophical, Gothic
- Length: 144 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured as a poem with a focus on lyrical expression and emotional depth.
- Romance — Themes of love and emotional connection are central to the text.
- Drama — The intense emotional experiences and conflicts suggest dramatic elements.
- Philosophical — The poem explores existential themes such as the passage of time and the nature of human experience.
Tags
Family Drama · Romance · Social Class · Southern Gothic · Tragedy · Marriage · Infidelity · Adultery · Secrets · Lies · Deception · Small Town Life