Some Verses: Sonnets: AUTUMN

Name: Some Verses: Sonnets: AUTUMN
Author: Helen Hay Whitney

Autumn is a collection of sonnets by Helen Hay Whitney, published in 1891. The poems explore the beauty of the season, as well as the sadness of its passing. The poems are written in a traditional sonnet form, with fourteen lines and a rhyme scheme of ABABCDCDEFEFGG. The first poem, "Autumn," is a celebration of the season, with its vivid colors and fragrances. The second poem, "The Passing of the Year," reflects on the sadness of the season's end. The third poem, "The Harvest Home," is a tribute to the hard work of the farmers who bring in the harvest. The fourth poem, "The Frost King," is a tribute to the beauty of winter, with its snow and ice. The fifth poem, "The Wind of Change," is a reflection on the inevitability of change and the need to accept it. The sixth poem, "The Voice of Nature," is a meditation on the beauty of nature and its power to heal. The seventh poem, "The Song of the Seasons," is a celebration of the cycle of life and death. The collection is a beautiful tribute to the beauty of the season, and a reminder of the importance of accepting change. It is a timeless reminder of the power of nature and the beauty of the changing seasons.

By Helen Hay Whitney · First published 1898 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Fiction · 155 words

First lines

The ruddy banners of the Autumn leaves Toss out a challenge to the waiting snows, Where Winter stalks from o'er the mountain rows; This fiery blaze his onward march receives, A mock defence his coward heart believes, And turns him sulking to his moated close.

Now Man the confidence of Nature knows, And feels the mighty heart that loves and grieves.

Not as in rude young March or hoyden June, Hard in their beauty, laughing thro' their days; Their fine indifference is out of tune.

In the dark paths we tread in hope and fear Look we to Autumn and her gracious ways, The great last swan-song of the dying year.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Helen Hay Whitney
Date: 1898 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Fiction
Length: 155 words
Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The title of the book includes the word 'verses' and 'sonnets', which are both forms of poetry.
Romanticism — The title of the book includes the word 'autumn', which is often associated with the Romanticism literary movement.
Fiction — The book is written by Helen Hay Whitney, which suggests that it is a work of fiction.