Fantastic Spring
The novel revolves around a young woman's journey of self-discovery and growth during her first year at college. It explores themes of identity, relationships, and the challenges of transitioning to adulthood. The protagonist navigates her newfound independence, friendships, and romantic interests while grappling with her own values and aspirations.
By Helen Hay Whitney · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Romanticism · 67 words
First lines
Wear a lure fantastical, Farthingales of Spring, Till the out-worn city hearts Dance for you and sing.
Lime us with grotesque desires, Warm with green and gold; Apathetic we have grown, Tired and hard and old.
Draw us gently to your truth, Calm our hopes and fears; Till at last the grass blades speak To attentive ears.
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Fantastic Spring is listed on Textopian as a poem by Helen Hay Whitney, dated 1903 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Helen Hay Whitney
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Romanticism, Philosophical
- Length: 67 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Nature — The themes revolve around spring and natural elements like grass and city hearts.
- Romanticism — The text evokes emotions and desires, focusing on beauty and the rejuvenation of the human spirit.
- Philosophical — The work explores deeper truths and the human condition, addressing hopes and fears.
Tags
Literary Fiction · Coming-of-Age · Romance · Historical · American Literature · 19th Century · Young Adult · Feminist · Social Commentary · Family Drama · Love Story · Self-Discovery
More by Helen Hay Whitney
- Sonnets (1905)
- Songs (1905)
- Some Verses: Sonnets: THE DAYS (1898)
- Some Verses: Sonnets: THE EVERLASTING SNOWS (1898)
- Some Verses: Sonnets: THRONE AND ALTAR (1898)
- Some Verses: Sonnets: EAST AND WEST (1898)
- Some Verses: Sonnets: THE BATTLE (1898)
- Some Verses: Sonnets: WATER AND WINE (1898)
- All works by Helen Hay Whitney