Dawn by George William Russell
"Dawn" is a collection of poems by George William Russell that explores themes of spirituality and mysticism. The book includes works such as "The Voice of the Earth," "The Call of the Wild," and "The Song of the Stars."
By George William Russell · First published 1938 · Genre: Poetry, Symbolism, Spiritual · 120 words
First lines
Still as the holy of holies breathes the vast Within its crystal depths the stars grow dim; Fire on the altar of the hills at last Burns on the shadowy rim.
Moments that holds all moments; white upon The verge it trembles; then like mists of flowers Break from the fairy fountain of the dawn The hues of many hours.
Thrown downward from that high companionship Of dreaming inmost heart with inmost heart, Into the common daily ways I slip, My fire from theirs apart.
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Dawn is listed on Textopian as a poem by George William Russell, dated 1938 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George William Russell
- Date: 1938 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Symbolism, Spiritual, Philosophical
- Length: 120 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse, utilizing poetic devices such as imagery, metaphor, and rhythm.
- Symbolism — The text employs symbolic language and imagery to convey deeper meanings and themes.
- Spiritual — Themes of transcendence and the sacred are present, reflecting a spiritual exploration.
- Philosophical — The work contemplates existential and metaphysical ideas, suggesting a philosophical underpinning.
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spirituality · philosophy · mysticism · Irish literature · poetry · nature · self-discovery · imagination · symbolism · dreams · transcendence · inner journey