Up a Little Road
The story revolves around a young woman who returns to her hometown after being away for several years. She reflects on her past and the people she left behind, including a former lover. The narrative explores themes of nostalgia, regret, and the complexities of human relationships.
By Helen Hay Whitney · First published 1903 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Pastoral · 94 words
First lines
Up a little road with the morning in my arms, Drenched with dew and tipsy with the madness of the May, Leafy fingers on my face, I stop not for your charms! Love is waiting round the turn, to be my Love to-day.
Shouting as I ride on the springing ringing sod, Ah! my pony knows the goal to which his course is laid, Galloping thro' dawn he knows he bears a little god Bacchus-mad with happiness who burns to meet his maid.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Helen Hay Whitney
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Pastoral, Lyric
- Length: 94 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse, with a focus on rhythm, meter, and imagery typical of poetry.
- Romance — The theme of love and anticipation of meeting a beloved is central to the text.
- Pastoral — The setting and imagery evoke a natural, rural environment, characteristic of pastoral literature.
- Lyric — The expression of personal emotions and feelings aligns with the characteristics of lyric poetry.
Tags
Autobiography · Memoir · Travelogue · Literary Nonfiction · American Literature · 19th Century Literature · Women's Writing · Personal Narrative · Road Trip · Adventure · Self-Discovery · Coming of Age
More by Helen Hay Whitney
- Sonnets (1905)
- Songs (1905)
- Some Verses: Sonnets: THE DAYS (1898)
- Some Verses: Sonnets: THE EVERLASTING SNOWS (1898)
- Some Verses: Sonnets: THRONE AND ALTAR (1898)
- Some Verses: Sonnets: EAST AND WEST (1898)
- Some Verses: Sonnets: THE BATTLE (1898)
- Some Verses: Sonnets: WATER AND WINE (1898)
- All works by Helen Hay Whitney