Evadne by Hilda Doolittle (1915)
The novel revolves around the life of a young woman who marries an older man and moves to England from America. She struggles with her new identity and sense of belonging in her husband's family and social circle, while also navigating her own desires and ambitions. The story explores themes of cultural displacement, marriage, and personal growth.
By Hilda Doolittle · First published 1915 · Genre: Poetry, Mythology, Romance · 170 words
First lines
I first tasted under Apollo's lips love and love sweetness, I Evadne; my hair is made of crisp violets or hyacinth which the wind combs back across some rock shelf; I Evadne was mate of the god of light.
His hair was crisp to my mouth as the flower of the crocus, across my cheek, cool as the silver cress on Erotos bank; between my chin and throat his mouth slipped over and over.
Still between my arm and shoulder, I feel the brush of his hair, and my hands keep the gold they took as they wandered over and over that great arm-full of yellow flowers.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Hilda Doolittle
- Date: 1915 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Mythology, Romance, Symbolism
- Length: 170 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing line breaks and poetic devices such as imagery and metaphor.
- Mythology — The text references Greek mythology, including figures like Apollo, and evokes mythological themes.
- Romance — The poem explores themes of love and intimacy, focusing on a romantic encounter with a divine figure.
- Symbolism — The use of symbolic imagery, such as flowers and light, conveys deeper meanings beyond the literal text.
Tags
Feminist · Modernism · Experimental · Poetic · Stream-of-consciousness · Autobiographical · Psychological · Inner-monologue · Free-verse · Imagistic · Symbolic · Mythological