The Wind (the Tale) by Eugene Field
The poem tells the story of a wind that whispers secrets to the trees and flowers, and they whisper back to the wind. The wind then shares these secrets with the clouds, who in turn share them with the moon. The poem explores the idea that nature has its own language and way of communicating, which is separate from human understanding.
By Eugene Field · First published 1897 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Poetry · 488 words
First lines
Cometh the Wind from the garden, fragrant and full of sweet singing -- Under my tree where I sit cometh the Wind to confession.
"Out in the garden abides the Queen of the beautiful Roses -- Her do I love and to-night wooed her with passionate singing; Told I my love in those songs, and answer she gave in her blushes -- She shall be bride of the Wind, and she is the Queen of the Roses!"
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Poetry, Elegy, Narrative Poetry
- Length: 488 words
- Structure: 1 section, 14 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work features expressive language and emotional themes, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Romanticism — The themes of love, nature, and emotional depth align with Romantic literary ideals.
- Nature Poetry — The poem personifies the wind and incorporates natural imagery, focusing on the relationship between nature and emotion.
- Elegy — The work reflects on loss and mourning, particularly in relation to the seasons and love.
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Poetry · Nature · Imagery · Whimsical · Fantasy · Folklore · Mythology · Allegory · Symbolism · Children's Literature · American Literature · 19th Century