The Maryland Yellow-Throat (Later Poems)
This collection of poems explores themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition through a lyrical and introspective style. The poems often feature imagery drawn from the natural world, particularly birds, to convey emotions and ideas about life, death, and the search for meaning.
By Henry Van Dyke · First published 1926 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Romantic · 422 words
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First lines
When May bedecks the naked trees / With tassels and embroideries, / And many blue-eyed violets beam / Along the edges of the stream, / I hear a voice that seems to say, / Now near at hand, now far away, / "_Witchery -- witchery -- witchery._"
An incantation so serene, / So innocent, befits the scene: / There's magic in that small bird's note -- / See, there he flits -- the Yellow-throat; / A living sunbeam, tipped with wings, / A spark of light that shines and sings / "_Witchery -- witchery -- witchery._"
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Henry Van Dyke
- Date: 1926 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Romantic, Pastoral, Mythological
- Length: 422 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse, utilizing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Nature — The poem vividly describes natural elements such as trees, violets, and streams, emphasizing the beauty of the natural world.
- Romantic — The themes of beauty, enchantment, and longing for a beloved figure align with romantic literary traditions.
- Pastoral — The setting in a serene, rural landscape and the focus on nature and simplicity are typical of pastoral literature.
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Poetry Collection · American Literature · Nature Poetry · Later Works · Poetic Themes · Symbolism · Imagery · Figurative Language · Free Verse · Rhyme Scheme · Stanza Structure · Tone and Mood