To Joseph Jefferson (Epigrams, Greetings, and In
The collection of epigrams, greetings, and inscriptions is a compilation of witty sayings, humorous phrases, and clever quotes that are meant to be used in various social situations. They are often used on greeting cards, invitations, and other forms of correspondence. The book is organized into categories such as "For the Table", "For the Fireside", and "For the Road".
By Henry Van Dyke · First published 1887 · Genre: Poetry, Epigram, Memoir · 185 words
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_May 4th_, 1898. -- _To-day, fishing down the Swiftwater, I found Joseph Jefferson on a big rock in the middle of the brook, casting the fly for trout. He said he had fished this very stream three-and-forty years ago; and near by, in the Paradise Valley, he wrote his famous play._ -- Leaf from my Diary.
We met on Nature's stage, And May had set the scene, With bishop-caps standing in delicate ranks, And violets blossoming over the banks, While the brook ran full between.
The waters rang your call, With frolicsome waves a-twinkle, -- They knew you as boy, and they knew you as man, And every wave, as it merrily ran, Cried, "Enter Rip van Winkle! "
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Henry Van Dyke
- Date: 1887 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Epigram, Memoir, Nature Writing, Drama
- Length: 185 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as rhyme and meter to convey its themes.
- Epigram — The text includes concise, witty statements that reflect on the subject matter, characteristic of epigrams.
- Memoir — The narrative includes personal reflections and anecdotes, typical of memoir writing.
- Nature Writing — The setting and descriptions focus on the natural environment, a key element of nature writing.
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Poetry · Epigrams · Greetings · Inscriptions · Literary Works · American Literature · 19th Century Literature · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Philosophy · Wisdom