A Summer Night by George William Russell
"A Summer Night" by George William Russell is a poem that describes the beauty of nature on a summer night. The speaker observes the stars in the sky, the sound of crickets and frogs, and the gentle breeze blowing through the trees. The poem celebrates the simplicity and peacefulness of this moment in time.
By George William Russell · First published 1905 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Mysticism · 446 words
First lines
Her mist of primroses within her breast / Twilight hath folded up, and o'er the west, / Seeking remoter valleys long hath gone, / Not yet hath come her sister of the dawn.
Silence and coolness now the earth enfold: / Jewels of glittering green, long mists of gold, / Hazes of nebulous silver veil the height, / And shake in tremors through the shadowy night.
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A Summer Night is listed on Textopian as a poem by George William Russell, dated 1905 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George William Russell
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Mysticism, Nature Writing
- Length: 446 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on imagery, rhythm, and sound, characteristic of poetry.
- Romanticism — The themes of nature, emotion, and the sublime reflect the Romantic literary movement.
- Mysticism — The work explores spiritual and mystical themes, contemplating the divine and the connection between the earthly and the celestial.
- Nature Writing — The vivid descriptions of natural elements and the emphasis on the beauty of the natural world align with nature writing.
Tags
nature · romance · poetry · imagination · dreams · nostalgia · beauty · transcendence · spirituality · mythology · Irish literature · symbolism