In Autumn is a collection of sonnets by Helen Hay Whitney, published in 1891. The poems explore the beauty of the autumn season, as well as the sadness of its passing. The collection is divided into two parts: the first part is devoted to the beauty of the season, while the second part focuses on the sadness of its passing. The poems in the first part of the collection are filled with vivid imagery of the autumn landscape, from the changing colors of the leaves to the crispness of the air. The poems also explore the joys of the season, such as the harvest and the abundance of nature. The second part of the collection is devoted to the sadness of the season's passing. The poems explore the feelings of loneliness and loss that come with the end of the season, as well as the bittersweet memories of the past. In Autumn is a beautiful collection of sonnets that captures the beauty and sadness of the autumn season. It is a timeless reminder of the beauty of nature and the passing of time.
By Helen Hay Whitney · First published 1898 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Nature Writing