The Fairies' Song by George Borrow
The Fairies' Song is a poem written by George Borrow and published in his book Lavengro in 1851. The poem describes the fairies' song, which is said to be heard only at night and in remote places. It is a beautiful and enchanting piece of literature that has captivated readers for centuries.
By George Borrow · First published 1854 · Genre: Poetry, Fantasy, Romantic · 143 words
First lines
Balmy the evening air, / Nature, how bright the hue!
But, though the bloom is fair / The sense with sweets to woo, / Love, Music, Mirth, Oh give!
On these we Fairies live!
The glow-worm's amorous lamp / Recalls her wandering mate; / Their revel in the swamp / Outshines the halls of State.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1854 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Fantasy, Romantic, Mythology, Nature
- Length: 143 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Fantasy — The presence of fairies and magical elements aligns with the fantasy genre.
- Romantic — Themes of love and nature are prevalent, which are common in romantic literature.
- Mythology — The inclusion of mythical creatures like fairies suggests a connection to mythology.
Tags
fairy · poetry · nature · mythology · fantasy · imagination · whimsy · enchantment · childhood · dreams · magic · folklore