The Twilight of Earth
The Twilight of Earth 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 Divine Vision," "The Voice of the Earth," and "The Call of the Wild."
By George William Russell · First published 1935 · Genre: Poetry, Fantasy, Philosophical · 509 words
First lines
The wonder of the world is o'er: The magic from the sea is gone: There is no unimagined shore, No islet yet to venture on.
The Sacred Hazels' blooms are shed, The Nuts of Knowledge harvested.
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The Twilight of Earth is listed on Textopian as a poem by George William Russell, dated 1935 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George William Russell
- Date: 1935 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Fantasy, Philosophical, Mythology, Romantic
- Length: 509 words
- Structure: 1 section, 15 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm, meter, and imagery, characteristic of poetic works.
- Fantasy — The themes of gods, mythical elements, and otherworldly journeys suggest a fantasy genre.
- Philosophical — The exploration of existential themes and the nature of reality indicates a philosophical genre.
- Mythology — References to gods and mythical figures align with the mythology genre.
Tags
philosophy · spirituality · nature · mythology · imagination · transcendence · existentialism · symbolism · dreams · cosmology · human experience · mysticism