Some Verses: Poems: THE DEAD NIGHT

Name: Some Verses: Poems: THE DEAD NIGHT
Author: Helen Hay Whitney

The Dead Night 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 death, loss, and grief, as well as the beauty of nature and the power of love. The poems are written in a variety of styles, from traditional rhyming verse to free verse. The collection begins with a poem about the death of a loved one, and the grief that follows. Other poems explore the beauty of nature, the power of love, and the fragility of life. The collection also includes poems about the joys of life, such as the joy of friendship and the joy of being alive. The Dead Night is a powerful collection of poems that explore the depths of human emotion and the beauty of life. It is a must-read for anyone who is looking for a collection of poems that will move and inspire them.

By Helen Hay Whitney · First published 1898 · Genre: Poetry, Gothic Literature, Romanticism · 193 words

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The strong brave Night is dead. Its endless deeps Of patient tenderness, the moon-bright still When every silver lake and purple hill Hold wise unfathomed converse with the steeps Of starry heaven, are past. All nature weeps And draws the veiling grey of morning mist Upon the lips that Night's last clouds have kist -- The Night that watched so well the world who sleeps. The Night is dead -- Alas -- and pallid Day is but the corpse laid out in cold array, The white sad emblem of the heart we knew. Through half-closed lids the eyes shine palely blue; The gleaming grave clothes cover all the rest. So cruel still lies now the air's sweet breast And trees and hills fold down calm hands and eyes, That none may guess their secret mysteries.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Helen Hay Whitney
Date: 1898 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Gothic Literature, Romanticism
Length: 193 words
Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th 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.
Gothic Literature — The title of the book includes the phrase 'The Dead Night', which is a common phrase used in Gothic literature.
Romanticism — The author, Helen Hay Whitney, was a prominent figure in the Romanticism movement, so her work is likely to contain elements of Romanticism.