Some Verses: Sonnets: SIGH NOT FOR LOVE

Name: Some Verses: Sonnets: SIGH NOT FOR LOVE
Author: Helen Hay Whitney

Sigh Not for Love is a collection of sonnets by Helen Hay Whitney, published in 1891. The sonnets explore the themes of love, loss, and longing, and are written in a lyrical and romantic style. The collection is divided into three sections: "Love," "Loss," and "Longing." In the first section, the poet expresses her love for a beloved, and her desire to be with him. In the second section, she reflects on the pain of loss and the emptiness that follows. In the third section, she expresses her longing for a reunion with her beloved. The collection is a beautiful and heartfelt exploration of love and its many facets.

By Helen Hay Whitney · First published 1898 · Genre: Romance, Poetry, Drama · 154 words

First lines

Sigh not for love, the ways of love are dark! Sweet Child -- hold up the hollow of your hand And catch the sparks that flutter from the stars! See how the late sky spreads in flushing bars! They are dead roses from your own dear land Tossed high by kindly breezes: lean, and hark, And you shall know how morning glads her lark! The timid Dawn, herself a little child Casts up shy eyes in loving worship -- dear, Is it not yet enough? the Spring is here And would you weep for Winter's tempest wild Sigh not for love, the ways of love are dark!

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Work type: Poem
Author: Helen Hay Whitney
Date: 1898 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Poetry, Drama, Fiction
Length: 154 words
Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Romance — The title of the book, 'Some Verses: Sonnets: SIGH NOT FOR LOVE', suggests that the book is about love and romance, as the phrase 'sigh not for love' implies a longing for a romantic relationship.
Poetry — The title of the book includes the word 'sonnets', which implies that the book is a collection of poems or sonnets.
Drama — The book may contain dramatic elements, as the title implies a longing for love, which could be explored through dramatic scenes.
Fiction — The book is likely a work of fiction, as it is not a non-fiction work and does not appear to be based on real events.