The Sun-Dial at Wells College. for the Class of
The collection consists of epigrams, greetings, and inscriptions written for the Class of 1904 at Wells College. It features humorous and witty sayings that reflect on life, friendship, and the college experience. The tone is lighthearted and playful, with a focus on capturing the spirit of the graduating class.
By Henry Van Dyke · First published 1905 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational · 84 words
First lines
The shadow by my finger cast Divides the future from the past: Before it, sleeps the unborn hour, In darkness, and beyond thy power: Behind its unreturning line, The vanished hour, no longer thine: One hour alone is in thy hands, -- The NOW on which the shadow stands.
March, 1904.
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The Sun-Dial at Wells College. for the Class of 1904 (Epigrams, Greetings, and Inscriptions) is listed on Textopian as a poem by Henry Van Dyke, dated 1905 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Henry Van Dyke
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Inspirational, Classical
- Length: 84 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter to convey its message.
- Philosophical — The text explores themes of time, existence, and the human condition, prompting reflection on the nature of the present moment.
- Inspirational — The content encourages readers to focus on the present and seize the moment, offering motivational insights.
- Classical — The style and language reflect a traditional and timeless approach, characteristic of early 20th-century literature.
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Alumni Book · Epigrams · Greetings · Inscriptions · Literary Collection · Poetry Anthology · Satire · Humor · College Life · Nostalgia · Class of 1904 · Wells College