A Reverie by Fanny J. Crosby (1862)
Book A Reverie is a collection of poems written by Fanny J. Crosby, a blind poet and composer. The book was published in 1896 and contains 24 poems that explore themes of faith, hope, love, and the beauty of nature. Reading Analytics: Based on the reading habits of users on this website, the most popular poem from A Reverie is "Resignation."
By Fanny J. Crosby · First published 1862 · Genre: Poetry, Christian Literature, Inspirational · 190 words
First lines
The winds a carol murmur, soft and low, While silver stars, that gem the arch of night In answering tones, repeat the choral strain: Sleep on, O minstrel, calm be thy repose, Pure as thy spirit, guileless as thy heart;
May golden dreams of past and future years, Of deeds accomplished, laurels nobly won, Beguile thy slumber with their magic power, And bear thee onward to the classic vales, Where thou in thought hast wandered o'er and o'er, Hast laved thy brow in sweet Arcadian springs, And caught the music of Apollo's lyre:
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Fanny J. Crosby
- Date: 1862 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Christian Literature, Inspirational
- Length: 190 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Poetry — Fanny J. Crosby was a renowned American hymn writer and poetess, thus this specific book is likely to be composed in verse.
- Christian Literature — Crosby was known for her Christian hymns and poems, hence this book may contain religious themes.
- Inspirational — Many of Crosby's works provided inspiration and uplifted spirits, which may be a likely theme in this book.
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poetry · religious · inspirational · Christian · devotional · spiritual · musical · romantic · 19th century · American literature · women's studies · disability studies