Canzone by Frederic Manning (1923)
"Canzone" by Frederic Manning is a novel set during World War I that follows the experiences of an Australian soldier named Bourne. The book explores themes of war, love, and loss as Bourne navigates his way through the trenches of France.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1923 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Symbolism · 552 words
First lines
TO DOROTHY SHAKESPEAR
Mine eyes have seen the veiled bride of the night, Before whose footsteps souls of men are blown, As are dead leaves, about the wind's swift feet.
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Canzone is listed on Textopian as a poem by Frederic Manning, dated 1923 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Symbolism, Modernism
- Length: 552 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as imagery, metaphor, and rhythm.
- Romanticism — Themes of beauty, passion, and nature are central, reflecting the Romantic tradition.
- Symbolism — The use of symbolic imagery, such as the 'veiled bride of the night,' conveys deeper meanings beyond the literal.
- Modernism — The introspective and abstract nature of the themes aligns with Modernist tendencies.
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poetry · lyricism · emotion · nature · love · loss · reflection · beauty · melancholy · art · human experience · imagination