The Lark in Autumn by Grant Allen
The Lark in Autumn is a novel by Grant Allen that tells the story of a young woman named Eve who falls in love with a man named Ralph. The book explores themes of love, loss, and redemption as Eve navigates her way through life after losing her husband.
By Grant Allen · First published 1892 · Genre: Nature Writing, Essay, Philosophical · 1,280 words
First lines
MEN are out on the ridge hard by catching larks with mirrors. Catching skylarks for table! Just think of the sacrilege! Listen! As I write I can hear the dear birds carolling loud even now in the divine sunshine; singing gaily at heaven's gate, as they sang for Shakespeare; pouring their full hearts, in their joy, as they poured them forth for Shelley! And these London jailbirds, slouching figures in short jackets and round-brimmed hats, have come down from their slums to our free Surrey moors, to catch and kill them! How I hope they will fail! To the lover of nature, in spite of the proverb; a bird in the bush is worth two in the hand-or, indeed, two thousand.
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The Lark in Autumn is listed on Textopian as a short story by Grant Allen, dated 1892 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Grant Allen
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Nature Writing, Essay, Philosophical, Ornithology, Environmental
- Length: 1,280 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Nature Writing — The text focuses on the natural world, particularly skylarks, their behavior, and their environment.
- Essay — The narrative is structured as a reflective and informative piece, discussing themes of nature and evolution.
- Philosophical — The text explores philosophical ideas about evolution, beauty, and the interconnectedness of life.
- Ornithology — The detailed descriptions of skylarks and their habits indicate a focus on bird study.
Tags
nature · autumn · birds · migration · poetry · reflection · change · seasons · life · loss · beauty · melancholy