Desire by George William Russell
"Desire" is a collection of poems by George William Russell that explores the human experience of desire and longing. The book includes themes of love, nature, spirituality, and the search for meaning in life. Some notable poems from the collection include "The Voice of the Waves," "The Call of the Wild," and "The Song of the Happy Shepherd."
By George William Russell · First published 1913 · Genre: Poetry, Spiritual, Philosophical · 95 words
First lines
With thee a moment! Then what dreams have play!
Traditions of eternal toil arise, Search for the high austere and lonely way The Spirit moves in through eternities.
Ah, in the soul what memories arise!
And with what yearning inexpressible, Rising from long forgetfulness I turn To Thee, invisible, unrumoured, still: White for Thy whiteness all desires burn.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George William Russell
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Spiritual, Philosophical, Romantic
- Length: 95 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Spiritual — Themes of eternal toil, the Spirit, and yearning for the divine suggest a spiritual exploration.
- Philosophical — The text contemplates existential themes such as the soul, memories, and the search for meaning.
- Romantic — The use of expressive language and themes of longing and desire align with romantic literature.
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desire · emotion · spirituality · philosophy · human experience · introspection · yearning · love · identity · existentialism · nature · imagination