April Dance-Song by Frederic Manning
April Dance-Song is a novel by Frederic Manning that follows the story of a young man named John who returns to his hometown after being away for several years. Upon his return, he discovers that things have changed and he struggles to find his place in this new world. The book explores themes of identity, belonging, and the search for meaning in life.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1928 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Pastoral · 205 words
First lines
TO MISS DORA CURTIS
April with her fleet, sweet, Silver rain, and sun-rays, Cometh, and her feet beat Lightly, on the lawn.
Softly, for her sake, break Flowering the wet boughs; By the brimming lake, wake Lilies every dawn.
Broken on the stream, gleam Rays, to drown where weeds wave; Shining with her dream, seem April's eyes bedewed.
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April Dance-Song is listed on Textopian as a novel by Frederic Manning, dated 1928 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Pastoral
- Length: 205 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Romantic — Themes of love and nature are prevalent, with imagery that evokes romantic sentiments.
- Pastoral — The depiction of natural elements and serene landscapes aligns with pastoral themes.
Tags
poetry · nature · spring · dance · music · emotion · beauty · transformation · celebration · life · art · rhythm