Heat in September by Francis Sherman
Heat in September is a novel written by Francis Sherman that tells the story of a young woman named Sarah who returns to her hometown after years away. The book explores themes of love, loss, and redemption as Sarah navigates her way through old relationships and new challenges.
By Francis Sherman · First published 1952 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Nature · 161 words
First lines
And why shouldst thou come back to us, July, Who vanished while we prayed thee not to pass?
Where are thy sunflowers? Where thine uncut grass?
Thy still, blue waters and thy cloudless sky?
Surely, to-day thy very self is nigh; Only the wind that bloweth in, alas, Telleth of fire where many a green tree was; And the crimson sun at noonday standeth high.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francis Sherman
- Date: 1952 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Nature, Philosophical
- Length: 161 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Romantic — Themes of love, longing, and emotional reflection are central to the text.
- Nature — The text references natural elements like sunflowers, grass, and the sky, indicating a focus on nature.
- Philosophical — The text contemplates existential themes and the passage of time.
Tags
drama · romance · coming of age · family dynamics · loss · identity · self-discovery · summer · relationships · conflict · emotional turmoil · small town