To a Girl by Frederic Manning (1920)
To a Girl is a novel by Frederic Manning that tells the story of a young woman's journey through life and love in early twentieth century England. The book follows the protagonist, Mary, as she navigates her way through various relationships with men and women alike. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about herself and the world around her.
By Frederic Manning · First published 1920 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical · 186 words
First lines
(MISS E. F.)
Thy face, which love renews ever with loveliness, Is known and strange as earth, from night each dawn is new: Stirred with such restless beauty As water that wind shadoweth.
How may love snare thy soul, or know the ways thereof?
Subtile as flame it is, and secret as the dews: Even thus closely folded Love hath thee not, but followeth.
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To a Girl is listed on Textopian as a poem by Frederic Manning, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Frederic Manning
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical
- Length: 186 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on rhythm, meter, and lyrical expression.
- Romance — The themes revolve around love, desire, and the exploration of emotional connections.
- Philosophical — The work delves into abstract concepts such as the nature of love and the eternal versus the transient.
Tags
love · poetry · romance · longing · desire · emotion · intimacy · yearning · beauty · reflection · nature · loss