Sitalkas by Hilda Doolittle (1923)
The novel revolves around a young woman's journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. It explores themes of identity, morality, and the human condition through her experiences in various settings, including Europe and Asia. The narrative delves into her relationships with others, her own desires, and her search for meaning and purpose.
By Hilda Doolittle · First published 1923 · Genre: Poetry, Imagism, Classical Mythology · 70 words
First lines
Thou art come at length more beautiful than any cool god in a chamber under Lycia's far coast, than any high god who touches us not here in the seeded grass: aye, than Argestes scattering the broken leaves.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Hilda Doolittle
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Imagism, Classical Mythology, Modernism
- Length: 70 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing line breaks and a lyrical style typical of poetry.
- Imagism — The poem employs vivid imagery and precise language, characteristic of the Imagist movement.
- Classical Mythology — References to gods and mythological elements suggest themes drawn from classical mythology.
- Modernism — The poem reflects modernist themes through its focus on imagery and departure from traditional forms.
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Poetry · Modernism · Symbolism · Nature · Imagery · Surrealism · Stream-of-consciousness · Free Verse · Experimentation · Language · Form · Structure