Haze by Henry David Thoreau (1848)
The narrative follows a young man who lives with his family on the outskirts of a town. He spends most of his time outdoors, observing nature and engaging in physical labor. The story explores themes of individualism, nonconformity, and the human relationship with nature.
By Henry David Thoreau · First published 1848 · Genre: Poetry, Nature Writing, Philosophical · 130 words
First lines
Woof of the sun,[9] ethereal gauze, / Woven of Nature's richest stuffs, / Visible heat, air-water, and dry sea, / Last conquest of the eye;
Toil of the day displayed, sun-dust, / Aerial surf upon the shores of earth, / Ethereal estuary, frith of light, / Breakers of air, billows of heat, / Fine summer spray on inland seas;
Bird of the sun, transparent-winged, / Owlet of noon, soft-pinioned, / From heath or stubble rising without song, -- / Establish thy serenity o'er the fields.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Henry David Thoreau
- Date: 1848 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature Writing, Philosophical
- Length: 130 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on imagery and metaphor, characteristic of poetry.
- Nature Writing — The themes and imagery are centered around natural elements and phenomena, reflecting a deep engagement with the natural world.
- Philosophical — The work explores abstract concepts and the essence of nature, suggesting a philosophical inquiry into the natural environment.
Tags
Philosophical · Nature · Existentialism · Solitude · Self-Discovery · Meditation · Spirituality · Environmentalism · Simple Living · Individualism · Freedom · Autobiographical