Rappel D'Amour (Lyrics of Labour and Romance)
The collection explores the intersection of labor and romance through a series of poems that examine the human experience. It delves into themes of love, work, and social class, often using humor and satire to critique societal norms. The poems are characterized by their use of irony and wit, as well as their exploration of the tensions between individual desire and societal expectations. The collection is notable for its nuanced portrayal of working-class life and its critique of the romantic idealization of labor. Throughout the book, the speaker navigates a range of emotions and experiences, from the joy of love to the drudgery of work. The poems often blur the lines between high and low culture, incorporating elements of folk music and popular culture into their language and form. Ultimately, the collection presents a complex and multifaceted view of human experience, one that challenges readers to think critically about the relationships between labor, love, and social class.
By Henry Van Dyke · First published 1901 · Genre: Romance, Lyric Poetry, Drama · 160 words
First lines
Come home, my love, come home!
The twilight is falling, The whippoorwill calling, The night is very near, And the darkness full of fear, Come home to my arms, come home!
Come home, my love, come home!
In folly we parted, And now, lonely hearted, I know you look in vain For a love like mine again; Come home to my arms, come home!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Henry Van Dyke
- Date: 1901 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Lyric Poetry, Drama, Pastoral
- Length: 160 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Romance — The poem centers on themes of love, longing, and reconciliation, which are central to the romance genre.
- Lyric Poetry — The work is structured as a lyrical poem, focusing on personal emotions and expressions, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Drama — The emotional intensity and the plea for reconciliation add a dramatic element to the narrative.
- Pastoral — The setting evokes a natural, rural environment with references to twilight and whippoorwills, typical of pastoral themes.
Tags
Poetry · Romance · Labor · Love · Social Commentary · Philosophy · Literary Fiction · Symbolism · Allegory · Feminist Themes · Marriage · Family Dynamics