A Fickle Woman by Eugene Field
The poem explores the theme of a woman's inconstancy and changeability, likening her to autumn weather that is unpredictable and fleeting. The speaker describes how she can be warm and loving one moment, but cold and distant the next, leaving him bewildered and hurt.
By Eugene Field · First published 1893 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Literary Fiction · 70 words
First lines
Her nature is the sea's, that smiles to-night A radiant maiden in the moon's soft light; The unsuspecting seaman sets his sails, Forgetful of the fury of her gales; To-morrow, mad with storms, the ocean roars, And o'er his hapless wreck the flood she pours!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Literary Fiction, Symbolism, Drama
- Length: 70 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing poetic devices and structure.
- Romanticism — Themes of nature and emotional depth reflect the characteristics of Romantic literature.
- Literary Fiction — Explores complex themes and character emotions, typical of literary fiction.
- Symbolism — Utilizes symbols, such as the sea, to convey deeper meanings about human nature.
Tags
Romance · Drama · Tragedy · Love Triangle · Infidelity · Marriage · Deception · Lies · Betrayal · Heartbreak · Sorrow · Guilt