Some Verses: Sonnets: EAST AND WEST

Name: Some Verses: Sonnets: EAST AND WEST
Author: Helen Hay Whitney

East and West is a collection of sonnets by Helen Hay Whitney, published in 1891. The sonnets explore the themes of love, loss, and longing, as well as the contrast between the East and West. The collection begins with a sonnet about the beauty of the East, and its exotic and mysterious qualities. The next sonnets explore the contrast between the East and West, and the longing for a place to call home. The sonnets also explore the themes of love, loss, and longing, as well as the beauty of nature. The collection ends with a sonnet about the power of love, and how it can transcend the boundaries of East and West. The collection is a beautiful exploration of the human experience, and the power of love to bring us together.

By Helen Hay Whitney · First published 1898 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Drama · 161 words

First lines

You have not ceased for me. Though stern-browed Fate Laid our two paths apart; when in the West She gave you over to the seas, and great Wide winds of enterprise, and set your breast Against the suns and shadows of the earth; Then with a gilded largess, led my ways Toward the time-worn East, who paints her dearth With purple vain imaginings; the praise Of all her languid incense and the pride Of ancient mysteries and hopeless creeds Hold for my heart no spell when warm and wide I see across the blue of Isis' veil The thunderous breakers of your ocean pale And glints of prairie sun through river reeds.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Helen Hay Whitney
Date: 1898 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romance, Drama
Length: 161 words
Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Poetry — The title of the book includes the word 'verses' and 'sonnets', which are both forms of poetry.
Romance — The title of the book includes the words 'East and West', which could be interpreted as a metaphor for two lovers from different backgrounds.
Drama — The title of the book includes the word 'sonnets', which could be interpreted as a form of dramatic writing.