Some Verses: Sonnets: MIST

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

MIST is a collection of sonnets by Helen Hay Whitney, a poet and author from the late 19th century. The collection is divided into two parts, the first of which is a series of sonnets about the misty atmosphere of the English countryside. The second part is a series of sonnets about the beauty of nature and the joys of life. The collection begins with a sonnet about the misty atmosphere of the English countryside, and how it can bring peace and solace to the soul. The second sonnet is about the beauty of the English countryside, and how it can bring joy and happiness to the heart. The third sonnet is about the joys of life, and how it can bring hope and optimism to the spirit. The fourth sonnet is about the beauty of nature, and how it can bring comfort and peace to the mind. The collection continues with sonnets about the beauty of the English countryside, the joys of life, and the beauty of nature. The sonnets are written in a lyrical and romantic style, and they evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for the beauty of the past. The collection ends with a sonnet about the misty atmosphere of the English countryside, and how it can bring peace and solace to the soul.

By Helen Hay Whitney · First published 1898 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Fiction · 60 words

First lines

Mist on the sea; like a great bird's pendulous wing, Broken and hushed; it trails on the face of the main, Down comes the sun, a red shot from a merciful sling Burning its heart with swift death as an end to the pain.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Helen Hay Whitney
Date: 1898 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Fiction
Length: 60 words
Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th 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 'MIST', which is a romantic term for a foggy atmosphere.
Fiction — The book is written by Helen Hay Whitney, which suggests that it is a work of fiction.