Recall by George William Russell
"Recall" is a collection of poems by George William Russell that explores themes of memory, nostalgia, and the passage of time. The book includes several well-known works such as "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" and "To Ireland in the Coming Times."
By George William Russell · First published 1924 · Genre: Poetry, Symbolism, Romanticism · 86 words
First lines
What call may draw thee back again, Lost dove, what art, what charm may please?
The tender touch, the kiss, are vain, For thou wert lured away by these.
Oh, must we use the iron hand, And mask with hate the holy breath, With alien voice give love's command, As they through love the call of death?
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George William Russell
- Date: 1924 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Symbolism, Romanticism, Mysticism
- Length: 86 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Symbolism — The use of symbolic language, such as 'lost dove' and 'iron hand,' suggests deeper meanings beyond the literal.
- Romanticism — Themes of love, emotion, and nature are prevalent, aligning with Romantic literary traditions.
- Mysticism — The text hints at spiritual and mystical elements, such as 'holy breath' and 'call of death.'
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philosophy · spirituality · self-discovery · metaphysics · consciousness · nature · human experience · inner journey · wisdom · transcendence · mysticism · introspection