Love's House by Frederic Manning
Love's House is a novel by Frederic Manning that tells the story of a young man named John who falls in love with a woman named Mary. The book explores themes of love, loss, and the human condition. It has been praised for its realistic portrayal of life in early 20th century England.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1923 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical · 102 words
First lines
Build for this little hour A house where Love may sleep, Some tranquil, fragrant bower.
A place where Grief may weep Build for a little while, In thine heart's hidden deep;
A place where Joy may smile To make the hours fly fast, And time and tears beguile.
Build not a house to last; Perishes every flower When Autumn once is past.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical, Lyric
- Length: 102 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 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.
- Romance — The theme revolves around love, as indicated by the title and the content focusing on building a space for love.
- Philosophical — The text reflects on transient emotions and the impermanence of life, which are common themes in philosophical literature.
- Lyric — The personal and emotional expression in the text aligns with the characteristics of lyric poetry.
Tags
romance · relationships · love · family · loss · heartbreak · emotional · drama · introspection · human experience · narrative · conflict