Some Verses: Poems: DEAR DEAD WOMEN

Name: Some Verses: Poems: DEAR DEAD WOMEN
Author: Helen Hay Whitney

Dear Dead Women is a collection of poems by Helen Hay Whitney, a poet and writer from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The poems in this collection explore the lives of women throughout history, from ancient times to the present day. The poems are written in a variety of styles, from traditional forms to free verse. The poems in Dear Dead Women explore the lives of women from a variety of perspectives. Some of the poems focus on the struggles of women throughout history, while others celebrate the strength and resilience of women. The poems also explore the relationships between women, from mothers and daughters to sisters and friends. The collection is divided into four sections: “The Ancient World,” “The Middle Ages,” “The Modern World,” and “The Future.” Each section contains poems that explore the lives of women in different eras. The poems in each section are arranged chronologically, beginning with the earliest known women and ending with the present day. Dear Dead Women is a powerful collection of poems that celebrates the lives of women throughout history. The poems are both moving and inspiring, and they provide a unique perspective on the lives of women throughout the ages.

By Helen Hay Whitney · First published 1898 · Genre: Poetry, Feminist Literature, Memoir · 336 words

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The winds have chilled the loving odorous South, All wan and grey she seeks a place to die, Her tossing hair, her pleading passionate mouth, Pity that things so fair in death must lie; But Winter holds and kills her with a sigh. One kiss he lays upon her lips so proud, Shuts the blue eyes and winds her sombre shroud.

I walk between the narrow way of yew. The glowing amaranth droops upon its stalk, The shivering birds are timorous and few, And waifs of Summer strew th' untended walk; With vague sweet forms I seem to pass and talk. The ladies of those days in Summer's prime Whose smiles prevailed not for the frown of Time.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Helen Hay Whitney
Date: 1898 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Feminist Literature, Memoir
Length: 336 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th 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.
Feminist Literature — The title of the book includes the phrase 'Dear Dead Women', which suggests that the book is a feminist work that pays tribute to women who have passed away.
Memoir — The book may be a memoir of Helen Hay Whitney's experiences with the women who have passed away, as indicated by the title.