Easter Road (the Red Flower and Golden Stars)
The story revolves around a young woman who lives in a small village surrounded by mountains and forests. She is known for her beauty and kindness, but also for her mysterious past. The villagers are wary of her, and she keeps to herself. As the seasons change, the woman's isolation deepens, and she becomes increasingly withdrawn. Her only comfort is a small garden where she tends to a rare flower that blooms only once a year. One day, a stranger arrives in the village, seeking refuge from his own troubled past. He is drawn to the woman and her enigmatic presence, and they begin to form a connection. As their relationship develops, the woman's secrets are slowly revealed, and the stranger learns about her tragic history. The story builds towards a poignant conclusion that explores themes of love, loss, and redemption.
By Henry Van Dyke · First published 1900 · Genre: Religious, Poetry, Inspirational · 317 words
First lines
Under the cloud of world-wide war, While earth is drenched with sorrow, I have no heart for idle merrymaking, Or for the fashioning of glad raiment.
I will retrace the divine footmarks, On the Road of the first Easter.
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Easter Road (the Red Flower and Golden Stars) is listed on Textopian as a poem by Henry Van Dyke, dated 1900 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Henry Van Dyke
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious, Poetry, Inspirational, Historical, Philosophical
- Length: 317 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious — The text is deeply rooted in Christian themes, referencing Easter, salvation, and biblical imagery.
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as imagery and metaphor.
- Inspirational — The themes of hope, victory, and peace are intended to inspire and uplift the reader.
- Historical — References to world-wide war and Armageddon suggest a historical context, likely alluding to World War I.
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Fiction · Novel · Literary Fiction · American Literature · 20th Century Literature · Short Story Collection · Poetry · Symbolism · Allegory · Mythology · Christianity · Spirituality