The Path by Francis Sherman (1920)
The Path is a novel written by Francis Sherman that follows the journey of a young woman named Sarah as she navigates her way through life after experiencing tragedy. The book explores themes of grief, healing, and self-discovery as Sarah learns to cope with her loss and find meaning in her life once again.
By Francis Sherman · First published 1920 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Pastoral · 191 words
First lines
Is this the path that knew your tread, / Once, when the skies were just as blue / As they are now, far overhead?
Are these the trees that looked at you / And listened to the words you said?
Along this moss did your dress sweep?
And is this broken stem the one / That gave its flower to you to keep?
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The Path is listed on Textopian as a poem by Francis Sherman, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Francis Sherman
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Pastoral, Lyric
- Length: 191 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse, with a focus on rhythm, meter, and imagery.
- Romanticism — Themes of nature, memory, and emotional reflection are central to the work.
- Pastoral — The setting and imagery heavily involve natural landscapes and rural life.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal emotions and thoughts, typical of lyric poetry.
Tags
self-discovery · personal growth · journey · transformation · spirituality · resilience · overcoming obstacles · life lessons · motivation · inspiration · mindfulness · inner peace