Home by Fannie Stearns Davis (1895)
"Home" by Fannie Stearns Davis is a poem that explores themes of belonging, identity, and the pull of one's roots. The speaker reflects on returning to a rural home after experiencing the allure and challenges of city life. Despite the excitement and enticement of the city, the speaker feels a deep connection to the simplicity and familiarity of the countryside. The imagery of nature, such as hills, running water, and cold winds, contrasts with the bustling city, emphasizing a longing for the peace and authenticity of home. The poem captures the tension between the desire for adventure and the comfort of returning to one's origins, ultimately highlighting the enduring bond with home and the realization of its significance.
By Fannie Stearns Davis · First published 1895 · Genre: Poetry, Nature Poetry, Lyric Poetry · 343 words
First lines
Home, to the hills and the rough, running water; Home, to the plain folk and cold winds again. Oh, I am only a gray farm's still daughter, Spite of my wandering passion and pain!
Home, from the city that snares and enthralls me; Home, from the bold light and bold weary crowd. Oh, it's the blown snow and bare field that calls me; White star and shy dawn and wild lonely cloud!
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Home is listed on Textopian as a short story by Fannie Stearns Davis, dated 1895 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Fannie Stearns Davis
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature Poetry, Lyric Poetry, Romantic Poetry, Adventure Poetry
- Length: 343 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is composed in verse with structured rhythmic language and vivid imagery.
- Nature Poetry — It emphasizes natural landscapes, weather, and seasonal motifs as central elements.
- Lyric Poetry — The expressive, personal voice conveys deep emotional experiences through poetic language.
- Romantic Poetry — It explores the sublime and individual passion typical of Romantic literary traditions.
Tags
domestic life · family · identity · belonging · nostalgia · heritage · community · tradition · memory · residence · intimacy · self-discovery