Refuge by George William Russell
"Refuge" is a collection of poems by George William Russell that explores themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition. The book includes works such as "The Lake Isle of Innisfree," "The Fiddler of Dooney," and "Byzantium."
By George William Russell · First published 1924 · Genre: Poetry, Symbolism, Romanticism · 92 words
First lines
Twilight, a timid fawn, went glimmering by, And Night, the dark-blue hunter, followed fast, Ceaseless pursuit and flight were in the sky, But the long chase had ceased for us at last.
We watched together while the driven fawn Hid in the golden thicket of the day.
We, from whose hearts pursuit and flight were gone, Knew on the hunter's breast her refuge lay.
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Refuge is listed on Textopian as a poem by George William Russell, dated 1924 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George William Russell
- Date: 1924 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Symbolism, Romanticism, Pastoral
- Length: 92 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on imagery and metaphor, characteristic of poetry.
- Symbolism — The use of symbolic imagery, such as the fawn and hunter, suggests deeper meanings beyond the literal text.
- Romanticism — Themes of nature, emotion, and the sublime are present, aligning with Romantic literary traditions.
- Pastoral — The depiction of nature and the serene setting reflect pastoral elements.
Tags
spirituality · nature · philosophy · self-discovery · Irish literature · poetry · mysticism · imagination · transcendence · inner peace · solitude · meditation