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