A Vision of Beauty
A Vision of Beauty is a collection of poems by George William Russell that explores the beauty and mystery of nature, love, and spirituality. The book includes some of his most famous works, such as "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" and "By Still Waters."
By George William Russell · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Visionary Fiction, Fantasy · 486 words
First lines
Where we sat at dawn together, while the star-rich heavens shifted, We were weaving dreams in silence, suddenly the veil was lifted.
By a hand of fire awakened, in a moment caught and led Upward to the wondrous vision: through the star-mists overhead Flare and flaunt the monstrous highlands; on the sapphire coast of night Fall the ghostly froth and fringes of the ocean of the light.
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A Vision of Beauty is listed on Textopian as a poem by George William Russell, dated 1903 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George William Russell
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Visionary Fiction, Fantasy, Philosophical, Spiritual
- Length: 486 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, imagery, and metaphor, characteristic of poetic works.
- Visionary Fiction — The narrative explores mystical and transcendent themes, depicting a visionary experience beyond ordinary reality.
- Fantasy — The work includes fantastical elements such as starry spaces, mystical visions, and mythical imagery.
- Philosophical — The text delves into existential themes, contemplating beauty, existence, and the universe.
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beauty · vision · art · nature · spirituality · philosophy · imagination · inspiration · poetry · aesthetics · transcendence · symbolism