In the Womb
In the Womb is a collection of poems by George William Russell that explores themes of life, death, and spirituality. 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 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Pastoral, Philosophical · 126 words
First lines
Still rests the heavy share on the dark soil: Upon the black mould thick the dew-damp lies: The horse waits patient: from his lowly toil The ploughboy to the morning lifts his eyes.
The unbudding hedgerows dark against day's fires Glitter with gold-lit crystals: on the rim Over the unregarding city's spires The lonely beauty shines alone for him.
And day by day the dawn or dark enfolds And feeds with beauty eyes that cannot see How in her womb the mighty mother moulds The infant spirit for eternity.
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In the Womb 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, Pastoral, Philosophical, Symbolism
- Length: 126 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on imagery and rhythm, characteristic of poetry.
- Pastoral — The depiction of rural life and nature, such as the ploughboy and the landscape, aligns with pastoral themes.
- Philosophical — The themes of beauty, perception, and the eternal spirit suggest a philosophical exploration.
- Symbolism — The use of imagery like 'the mighty mother' and 'infant spirit' indicates symbolic representation of deeper concepts.
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philosophy · spirituality · mysticism · nature · existence · consciousness · life · creation · imagination · symbolism · introspection · human experience