Thorn and Rose (Epigrams, Greetings, and Inscrip
This collection of epigrams, greetings, and inscriptions explores the contrast between thorns and roses as metaphors for life's difficulties and joys. It delves into the human experience, examining the complexities of love, loss, and relationships through witty and poignant observations. The work navigates the tension between the beauty and pain that often coexist in life, offering a nuanced perspective on the human condition.
By Henry Van Dyke · First published 1905 · Genre: Poetry, Epigram, Philosophical · 81 words
First lines
Far richer than a thornless rose Whose branch with beauty never glows, Is that which every June adorns With perfect bloom among its thorns.
Merely to live without a pain Is little gladness, little gain, Ah, welcome joy tho' mixt with grief, -- The thorn-set flower that crowns the leaf.
June 20, 1914.
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Thorn and Rose (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, Epigram, Philosophical, Inspirational, Nature
- Length: 81 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is composed in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Epigram — The content is concise and witty, characteristic of epigrams, with a focus on delivering a poignant message.
- Philosophical — The themes explore deeper philosophical ideas about life, pain, and beauty.
- Inspirational — The work aims to inspire and provoke thought about the nature of joy and suffering.
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Poetry · Epigrams · Greetings · Inscriptions · Literary Collection · Anthology · Verse · Prose · Philosophy · Wisdom · Humor · Satire