He Called her In by James Whitcomb Riley
The poem revolves around a man who summons his lover to him, using sensual language to describe their intimate encounter. The speaker's tone is one of longing and desire, emphasizing the physical connection between the two characters.
By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1883 · Genre: Poetry, Drama, Romanticism · 1,497 words
First lines
I. He called her in from me and shut the door.
And she so loved the sunshine and the sky! -- / She loved them even better yet than I / That ne'er knew dearth of them -- my mother dead, / Nature had nursed me in her lap instead: / And I had grown a dark and eerie child / That rarely smiled, / Save when, shut all alone in grasses high, / Looking straight up in God's great lonesome sky / And coaxing Mother to smile back on me.
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He Called her In is listed on Textopian as a poem by James Whitcomb Riley, dated 1883 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: James Whitcomb Riley
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Drama, Romanticism, Pastoral, Tragedy
- Length: 1,497 words
- Structure: 1 section, 19 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Drama — The narrative involves intense emotional experiences and conflicts, typical of dramatic literature.
- Romanticism — The themes of nature, emotion, and individualism align with Romantic literary traditions.
- Pastoral — The setting and imagery of nature and rural life are central to the narrative, reflecting pastoral elements.
Tags
Poetry · American Literature · 19th Century · Romance · Love Poem · Nature Imagery · Symbolism · Imagery Rich · Figurative Language · Metaphor · Simile · Personification