Horace III. 13 by Eugene Field
The poem describes a scene of rural life where a farmer's wife is waiting for her husband to return from the fields. She is sitting by the window, watching the sunset and thinking about her husband's delayed return. The poem explores themes of loneliness, isolation, and the hardships of rural life.
By Eugene Field · First published 1897 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Nature Poetry, Pastoral Poetry · 199 words
First lines
O fountain of Bandusia, Whence crystal waters flow, With garlands gay and wine I'll pay The sacrifice I owe; A sportive kid with budding horns I have, whose crimson blood Anon shall dye and sanctify Thy cool and babbling flood.
O fountain of Bandusia, The dog-star's hateful spell No evil brings unto the springs That from thy bosom well; Here oxen, wearied by the plough, The roving cattle here, Hasten in quest of certain rest And quaff thy gracious cheer.
O fountain of Bandusia, Ennobled shalt thou be, For I shall sing the joys that spring Beneath yon ilex-tree; Yes, fountain of Bandusia, Posterity shall know The cooling brooks that from thy nooks Singing and dancing go!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Nature Poetry, Pastoral Poetry, Elegiac Poetry, Classical Literature
- Length: 199 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work is a lyrical poem that expresses personal emotions and reflections, characteristic of the genre.
- Nature Poetry — The poem vividly describes natural elements, particularly the fountain and its surroundings, emphasizing the beauty of nature.
- Pastoral Poetry — The themes of rural life and the celebration of nature align with pastoral poetry traditions.
- Elegiac Poetry — The poem contains elements of reflection and tribute, common in elegiac forms.
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Poetry · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · American Literature · 19th Century · Whimsical · Lighthearted · Playful · Witty · Irony · Wordplay