Still Life by Frederic Manning
Still Life is a novel written by Frederic Manning and published in 1928. The book follows the experiences of an unnamed British soldier during World War I, from his arrival at the front to his eventual death. It is known for its realistic depiction of trench warfare and the psychological effects it had on soldiers.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1927 · Genre: Poetry, Imagism, Pastoral · 164 words
First lines
Pale globes of fragrant ripeness, amber grapes And purple, on a silver dish; a glass Of wine, in which light glows, and fires to pass Staining the damask, and in dance escapes; Two Venice goblets wrought in graceful shapes; A bowl of velvet pansies, wherein mass Blues, mauves, and purples; plumes of meadow-grass; And one ripe pomegranate, that splits and gapes, Protruding ruby seeds: a feast for eyes Better than all those topaz, beryl fruits Aladdin saw and coveted: these call, To minds contented and in leisure wise, Visions of blossoming boughs, and mossy roots, And peaches ripening on a sunny wall.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1927 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Imagism, Pastoral, Symbolism
- Length: 164 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on imagery and metaphor, characteristic of poetry.
- Imagism — The vivid and precise imagery aligns with the principles of the Imagist movement, emphasizing clarity and visual detail.
- Pastoral — The themes of nature and idyllic scenes suggest a connection to pastoral literature, which often celebrates the beauty of the natural world.
- Symbolism — The use of objects like grapes and pomegranates as symbols to evoke deeper meanings is indicative of Symbolist literature.
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art · existentialism · perception · reality · philosophy · identity · human experience · introspection · nature · stillness · beauty · transience