The Calendar (an Idyll of the Hills)
This novel is a nostalgic portrayal of rural life in the late 19th century American South. The story revolves around a young woman's return to her family's ancestral home after many years away. She finds herself drawn into the lives of the local people, and through her experiences, the narrative explores themes of tradition, community, and the passing of time.
By Irving Sidney Dix · First published 1900 · Genre: Poetry, Pastoral, Idyll · 3,209 words
First lines
1.
JANUARY
Come walk a mile with me -- 'Tis January; / The knee-deep snow lies heavy on the ground / And hark! -- the icy winds -- how swift they hurry / Over the fields with melancholy sound; / And save these winds or some forsaken raven, / Winging its way along yon frozen hill, / Nature is hush'd -- her dormant image graven / In marble masks on woodland, lake and rill.
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The Calendar (an Idyll of the Hills) is listed on Textopian as a poem by Irving Sidney Dix, dated 1900 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Irving Sidney Dix
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Pastoral, Idyll, Seasonal, Nature Writing
- Length: 3,209 words
- Structure: 1 section, 62 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse, with a focus on rhythm, meter, and imagery, characteristic of poetry.
- Pastoral — The text emphasizes the beauty and cycles of nature, typical of pastoral literature.
- Idyll — The work presents an idealized view of rural life, fitting the characteristics of an idyll.
- Seasonal — The narrative is organized around the months of the year, highlighting seasonal changes.
Tags
Fiction · Novel · Romance · Idyll · Poetic · Lyrical · Nature · Rural · Hillside · Small-town · Community · Love story