Some Verses: Sonnets: THE DAYS

Name: Some Verses: Sonnets: THE DAYS
Author: Helen Hay Whitney

The Days is a collection of sonnets by Helen Hay Whitney, published in 1891. The poems explore the beauty of nature, the joys of life, and the sorrows of death. The sonnets are written in a traditional form, with fourteen lines and a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG. The Days begins with a poem about the beauty of the natural world, and the joy of living in it. The poems then move on to explore the sorrows of death, and the pain of loss. The collection ends with a poem about the hope of resurrection, and the promise of eternal life. The Days is a beautiful collection of sonnets that explore the joys and sorrows of life. It is a timeless reminder of the beauty of nature, and the power of love.

By Helen Hay Whitney · First published 1898 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Fiction · 166 words

First lines

A long grim corridor -- a sullen bar Of light athwart the darkness -- where no fleet Pale sunshine spreads for dark his winding sheet A light, not born of noon nor placid star Glows lurid thro' the gloom -- while from afar, Beats marching of innumerable feet.

Is this the place where tragic armies meet? The throb of terror that presages war? -- I strain to see, then softly on my sight There falls the vision, manifold they come -- White listless Day chained to her brother Night -- Their hands are shackled and their lips are dumb, And as they meet the air where each one dies, They turn and smile at me -- with weary eyes.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Helen Hay Whitney
Date: 1898 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Fiction
Length: 166 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th 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 'days', which could be interpreted as a reference to the Romantic period of literature.
Fiction — The book is written by Helen Hay Whitney, which suggests that it is a work of fiction.