At Last by James Whitcomb Riley
The poem describes a nostalgic longing for a past love that has been lost. The speaker reflects on the memories of their time together and the pain of separation. They express a sense of regret and yearning, but also acknowledge the inevitability of moving on. The tone is melancholic and introspective, with a focus on the passing of time and the fleeting nature of human connections.
By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1888 · Genre: Poetry, Drama, Family · 460 words
First lines
A dark, tempestuous night; the stars shut in / With shrouds of fog; an inky, jet-black blot / The firmament; and where the moon has been / An hour agone seems like the darkest spot.
The weird wind -- furious at its demon game -- / Rattles one's fancy like a window-frame.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: James Whitcomb Riley
- Date: 1888 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Drama, Family, Domestic Fiction, Realism
- Length: 460 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Drama — The narrative involves intense emotional situations and conflict, typical of dramatic works.
- Family — The themes revolve around family dynamics and relationships, focusing on a father and his children.
- Domestic Fiction — The setting and plot are centered around domestic life and personal experiences within a household.
Tags
Poetry · American Literature · 19th Century · Nature · Seasonal · Autumn · Nostalgia · Longing · Melancholy · Solitude · Reflection · Mortality