The Grey Eros
The Grey Eros is a collection of poems by George William Russell that explores themes of love, nature, 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 1937 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Romantic · 283 words
First lines
We are desert leagues apart; Time is misty ages now Since the warmth of heart to heart Chased the shadows from my brow.
Oh, I am so old, meseems I am next of kin to Time, The historian of her dreams From the long forgotten prime.
You have come a path of flowers.
What a way was mine to roam!
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The Grey Eros is listed on Textopian as a poem by George William Russell, dated 1937 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George William Russell
- Date: 1937 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Romantic, Symbolism, Historical
- Length: 283 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential and metaphysical concepts such as time, age, and the nature of life and death.
- Romantic — There are elements of love and longing, as well as references to heart and dreams, typical of romantic literature.
- Symbolism — The use of imagery and metaphor, such as 'ruby hearts of fire' and 'daughters of the dawn,' suggests symbolic interpretation.
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poetry · symbolism · spirituality · nature · mythology · romanticism · philosophy · imagination · dreams · transcendence · mysticism · art