The Vesture of the Soul
The Vesture of the Soul is a collection of poems by George William Russell that explores themes of spirituality and mysticism. The book includes works such as "The Divine Adventure" and "The House of Wisdom."
By George William Russell · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Spiritual, Philosophical · 119 words
First lines
I pitied one whose tattered dress Was patched, and stained with dust and rain; He smiled on me; I could not guess The viewless spirit's wide domain.
He said, 'The royal robe I wear Trails all along the fields of light: Its silent blue and silver bear For gems the starry dust of night.'
'The breath of joy unceasingly Waves to and fro its folds starlit, And far beyond earth's misery I live and breathe the joy of it. '
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: George William Russell
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Spiritual, Philosophical, Mystical
- Length: 119 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 rhythm and imagery, characteristic of poetry.
- Spiritual — Themes of the soul, spirit, and transcendence are central, indicating a spiritual genre.
- Philosophical — The exploration of existential themes and the nature of joy and misery suggests a philosophical approach.
- Mystical — The reference to 'viewless spirit' and 'fields of light' implies a mystical interpretation of reality.
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spirituality · philosophy · mysticism · Irish literature · poetry · self-discovery · metaphysics · nature · transcendence · inner journey · symbolism · consciousness