Some Verses: Poems: A LASS FROM THE WOODS

Name: Some Verses: Poems: A LASS FROM THE WOODS
Author: Helen Hay Whitney

A Lass from the Woods is a collection of poems by Helen Hay Whitney, a poet and author from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The poems in this collection explore themes of nature, love, and loss, and are written in a lyrical and romantic style. The collection begins with a poem about a young woman who lives in the woods and is in love with a man who is not of her social class. She is torn between her love for him and her desire to remain in the woods, and the poem explores the conflict between these two desires. The collection also includes poems about the beauty of nature, such as “The Song of the Brook” and “The Song of the Wind.” Other poems explore the pain of loss, such as “The Loss of a Friend” and “The Loss of a Lover.” The collection ends with a poem about the power of love, and how it can transcend social class and other boundaries. This poem is a reminder that love is a powerful force that can bring people together, no matter their differences. A Lass from the Woods is a beautiful collection of poems that explore the power of love, nature, and loss. It is a timeless collection that will be enjoyed by readers of all ages.

By Helen Hay Whitney · First published 1898 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Fantasy · 171 words

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A lass from the woods With a leaf in her hair! And the rain of the night And the wind of the morn, They both quivered right; For my spirit forlorn In a garment of white And a laugh newly born Sprang in maddest of moods Like a blossom in air To the kiss of the sun And the curl of the breeze, Caught the cobwebs begun In the hush of the trees All my beatings were one With the swirl of the seas. Dead the creature that broods In a tangle of care; There's a lass from the woods With a leaf in her hair.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Helen Hay Whitney
Date: 1898 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romance, Fantasy
Length: 171 words
Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The title of the book includes the word 'Verses' and 'Poems', indicating that the book is a collection of poetry.
Romance — The title of the book includes the phrase 'A Lass from the Woods', which could suggest a romantic story.
Fantasy — The title of the book includes the phrase 'A Lass from the Woods', which could suggest a fantasy story.