And Yet by Helen Hay Whitney (1903)
The novel revolves around a young woman's journey of self-discovery and growth after she leaves her sheltered life to pursue independence and love. She navigates complex relationships, societal expectations, and personal desires, ultimately finding a sense of purpose and identity. The story explores themes of feminism, individuality, and the constraints placed on women during this time period.
By Helen Hay Whitney · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Philosophical · 98 words
First lines
Inadequate and void, the days Are not more tired than tears; And yet, how long, how long the ways, Down the bare lane of years.
The bird that flutters from the nest Is fused of fire and spring, And yet how soon the throbbing breast Will lose the life to sing.
How long the lane, how soon 'tis past, Rough road, dark sky above, And yet, dear heart, there's home at last, With light, and life, and love!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Helen Hay Whitney
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric, Philosophical, Romantic
- Length: 98 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal emotions and reflections, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential questions about life, time, and the human condition.
- Romantic — The poem emphasizes emotion, nature, and the passage of time, aligning with Romantic themes.
Tags
Autobiography · Memoir · Travelogue · Literary Nonfiction · Personal Narrative · Historical Fiction · Romance · Adventure · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery · Spiritual Quest · Philosophical
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- Some Verses: Sonnets: EAST AND WEST (1898)
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