The Hunter by George William Russell
The Hunter is a novel by George William Russell that tells the story of an Irishman named Michael who travels to America in search of his fortune. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and challenges, including a dangerous hunt for a wild boar. The book explores themes of adventure, survival, and self-discovery.
By George William Russell · First published 1927 · Genre: Poetry, Symbolism, Romanticism · 94 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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The Hunter is listed on Textopian as a poem by George William Russell, dated 1927 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George William Russell
- Date: 1927 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Symbolism, Romanticism, Fantasy
- Length: 94 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on imagery and metaphor, typical of poetry.
- Symbolism — The use of symbolic imagery, such as the fawn and hunter, suggests deeper meanings beyond the literal.
- Romanticism — Themes of nature, emotion, and the sublime are present, aligning with Romantic literary traditions.
- Fantasy — The depiction of mythical elements like the fawn and hunter in a celestial chase suggests a fantastical setting.
Tags
nature · hunting · adventure · exploration · spirituality · mythology · Irish literature · symbolism · self-discovery · philosophy · wildlife · landscape