An Irish Face
The story follows a young man named Michael who returns to his hometown after years away and finds himself struggling with the changes he sees in both himself and those around him. As he navigates through his past, present, and future, he must confront the harsh realities of life and come to terms with his own identity.
By George William Russell · First published 1932 · Genre: Poetry, Mythology, Tragedy · 304 words
First lines
Not her own sorrow only that hath place Upon yon gentle face.
Too slight have been her childhood's years to gain The imprint of such pain.
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An Irish Face is listed on Textopian as a poem by George William Russell, dated 1932 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George William Russell
- Date: 1932 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Mythology, Tragedy, Romanticism, Symbolism
- Length: 304 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on rhythm, meter, and imagery, characteristic of poetry.
- Mythology — References to figures like Deirdre and the Hound of Ulla suggest themes and characters from Irish mythology.
- Tragedy — The themes of sorrow, loss, and fate align with the elements of tragedy.
- Romanticism — The emphasis on emotion, nature, and the sublime reflects Romantic literary qualities.
Tags
Irish culture · identity · portrait · landscape · mythology · spirituality · nature · impressionism · poetry · art · folklore · history