Ganhardine's Song
Ganhardine's Song is a novel by Frederic Manning that tells the story of a young soldier named Ganhardine who fights in World War I. The book follows his experiences on the battlefield and his struggles with the horrors of war. It is considered one of the most realistic depictions of trench warfare during this time period.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1932 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Nature · 225 words
First lines
When my lady climbs the stair, From the wet, surf-beaten sands, Loosening her cloak of hair, With her slender, foam-white hands, All my soul cries out in me: What fair things God maketh be!
Praise her white, and red, and gold; Praise her lips made sweet with mirth, Her grave eyes, that dreaming hold Tears, which tremble ere their birth!
Yet what song shall snare the feet Of white dawn upon the wheat?
Surely earth's swift-changing grace, Starry waters, starry skies Fallen in some flower-loved place, Speak such peace as speak her eyes; There earth's sudden wonders are Glassed, as waters glass a star.
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Ganhardine's Song is listed on Textopian as a poem by Frederic Manning, dated 1932 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1932 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Nature, Spiritual
- Length: 225 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm, meter, and imagery, characteristic of poetry.
- Romance — The themes of admiration and beauty suggest a romantic element, focusing on the speaker's affection and reverence for the lady.
- Nature — The imagery heavily involves natural elements such as the sea, sand, and sky, indicating a strong connection to nature.
- Spiritual — The reference to God and the soul suggests a spiritual or contemplative dimension.
Tags
poetry · war · identity · loss · memory · grief · human experience · nature · existentialism · courage · resilience · friendship