Remembrance
"Remembrance" by George William Russell is a collection of poems that explore themes of love, loss, and the human experience. The book includes some of his most famous works, including "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" and "To Ireland in the Coming Times."
By George William Russell · First published 1902 · Genre: Poetry, Spiritual, Philosophical · 157 words
First lines
There were many burning hours on the heart-sweet tide, And we passed away from ourselves, forgetting all The immortal moods that faded, the god who died, Hastening away to the King on a distant call.
There were ruby dews were shed when the heart was riven, And passionate pleading and prayers to the dead we had wronged; And we passed away unremembering and unforgiven, Hastening away to the King for the peace we longed.
Love unremembered and heart-ache we left behind, We forsook them, unheeding, hastening away in our flight; We knew the hearts we had wronged of old we would find When we came to the fold of the King for rest in the night.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George William Russell
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Spiritual, Philosophical, Romantic
- Length: 157 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and imagery, characteristic of poetry.
- Spiritual — Themes of immortality, divine figures, and a quest for peace suggest a spiritual exploration.
- Philosophical — The work contemplates existential themes such as memory, forgiveness, and the human condition.
- Romantic — The presence of love, heartache, and emotional intensity aligns with romantic themes.
Tags
memory · nostalgia · Irish literature · poetry · spirituality · nature · self-reflection · identity · mythology · imagination · dreams · philosophy