A Woman's Voice
A Woman's Voice is a collection of poems by George William Russell that explores the experiences and emotions of women in various stages of life. The book includes themes of love, loss, motherhood, and femininity.
By George William Russell · First published 1904 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Philosophical · 194 words
First lines
His head within my bosom lay, But yet his spirit slipped not through: I only felt the burning clay That withered for the cooling dew.
It was but pity when I spoke And called him to my heart for rest, And half a mother's love that woke Feeling his head upon my breast:
And half the lion's tenderness To shield her cubs from hurt or death, Which, when the serried hunters press, Makes terrible her wounded breath.
But when the lips I breathed upon Asked for such love as equals claim I looked where all the stars were gone Burned in the day's immortal flame.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George William Russell
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Philosophical, Symbolism
- Length: 194 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 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 and imagery, characteristic of poetry.
- Romantic — Themes of love and emotional connection are central, exploring deep personal relationships.
- Philosophical — The work delves into existential themes, contemplating the nature of love and the self.
- Symbolism — The use of metaphor and symbolic language suggests deeper meanings beyond the literal text.
Tags
feminism · identity · empowerment · literature · poetry · gender · voice · expression · society · culture · women's rights · narrative