Danae by Frederic Manning (1923)
Danae is a novel by Frederic Manning that tells the story of a young woman who becomes involved in a love triangle with two men during World War I. The book explores themes of love, loss, and identity as Danae navigates her way through the complexities of war and relationships.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1923 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Classical · 234 words
First lines
Thou, whom the gray seas bare more fierce than they.
O bitter Love! Have pity on his weeping, / Smite me with pain; lo, I am all thy prey!
Sleep thou, my son, as all the world is sleeping; / Sleep thou, my babe; and sleep, thou bitter sea; / And sleep, O grief, within the heart of me.
Ashen thy fruit, O Love, thy crown is pain!
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric, Classical, Tragedy, Mythology
- Length: 234 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Lyric — The work expresses personal emotions and feelings, particularly of love and sorrow, typical of lyric poetry.
- Classical — The language and themes reflect classical influences, with references to mythological elements.
- Tragedy — The themes of suffering, loss, and emotional turmoil align with the elements of tragedy.
Tags
love · betrayal · identity · loss · memory · family · conflict · desire · society · self-discovery · redemption · dreams