Dulciora (of Skies and Seasons)
The story revolves around a young woman who lives on an island where the seasons are reversed. She falls in love with a man from the mainland and must navigate the challenges of their vastly different worlds. The narrative explores themes of love, identity, and the human experience through a unique blend of fantasy and realism.
By Henry Van Dyke · First published 1908 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical · 273 words
First lines
A tear that trembles for a little while Upon the trembling eyelid, till the world Wavers within its circle like a dream, Holds more of meaning in its narrow orb Than all the distant landscape that it blurs.
A smile that hovers round a mouth beloved, Like the faint pulsing of the Northern Light, And grows in silence to an amber dawn Born in the sweetest depths of trustful eyes, Is dearer to the soul than sun or star.
A joy that falls into the hollow heart From some far-lifted height of love unseen, Unknown, makes a more perfect melody Than hidden brooks that murmur in the dusk, Or fall athwart the cliff with wavering gleam.
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Dulciora (of Skies and Seasons) is listed on Textopian as a poem by Henry Van Dyke, dated 1908 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Henry Van Dyke
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Philosophical, Nature
- Length: 273 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as metaphor, imagery, and rhythm.
- Romanticism — Themes of nature, emotion, and beauty are central, reflecting the Romantic emphasis on individual experience and the sublime.
- Philosophical — Explores deep meanings and reflections on life, love, and the universe, characteristic of philosophical literature.
- Nature — Nature is a prominent theme, serving as a backdrop and metaphor for human emotions and experiences.
Tags
Poetry · Nature · Seasonal · Cosmology · Philosophy · Spirituality · Meditative · Symbolic · Imagery-rich · Lyrical · Enigmatic · Dreamlike