A Lover's Envy (Lyrics, Dramatic and Personal)
The work is a collection of essays that explore the complexities of love and relationships through various forms of expression, including poetry, drama, and personal narrative. It examines the ways in which love can be both creative and destructive, often simultaneously. The author delves into the tensions between passion and reason, desire and duty, and the blurred lines between romantic love and other forms of attachment. Throughout the work, the author draws on a range of literary and cultural references to illuminate the multifaceted nature of love. He also offers personal reflections on his own experiences with love and loss, adding a layer of vulnerability and introspection to the text. Ultimately, the work presents a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience of love, one that challenges readers to think critically about their own relationships and emotions.
By Henry Van Dyke · First published 1906 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Dramatic · 187 words
First lines
I envy every flower that blows Along the meadow where she goes, And every bird that sings to her, And every breeze that brings to her The fragrance of the rose.
I envy every poet's rhyme That moves her heart at eventime, And every tree that wears for her Its brightest bloom, and bears for her The fruitage of its prime.
I envy every Southern night That paves her path with moonbeams white, And silvers all the leaves for her, And in their shadow weaves for her A dream of dear delight.
I envy none whose love requires Of her a gift, a task that tires: I only long to live to her, I only ask to give to her All that her heart desires.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Henry Van Dyke
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Dramatic, Lyric
- Length: 187 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Romantic — The themes of love, admiration, and longing are central to the text.
- Dramatic — The expression of intense emotions and personal feelings aligns with dramatic literature.
- Lyric — The personal and emotional nature of the poem reflects the qualities of lyric poetry.
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Poetry · Romance · Love · Envy · Drama · Personal · Autobiographical · Memoir · Literary · Classical · American · 19th Century