Orlie Wilde by James Whitcomb Riley
The work is a collection of humorous poems and essays that satirize the social conventions of the time. It explores themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations through witty and ironic language. The tone is lighthearted and playful, with a focus on clever wordplay and absurd situations.
By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1875 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Narrative · 2,087 words
First lines
A goddess, with a siren's grace, -- A sun-haired girl on a craggy place Above a bay where fish-boats lay Drifting about like birds of prey.
Wrought was she of a painter's dream, -- Wise only as are artists wise, My artist-friend, Rolf Herschkelhiem, With deep sad eyes of oversize, And face of melancholy guise.
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Orlie Wilde is listed on Textopian as a short story by James Whitcomb Riley, dated 1875 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: James Whitcomb Riley
- Date: 1875 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Narrative, Tragedy, Symbolism
- Length: 2,087 words
- Structure: 1 section, 23 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.
- Romantic — The narrative centers on themes of love, longing, and idealized beauty, typical of romantic literature.
- Narrative — The poem tells a story with a clear sequence of events and character development, fitting the narrative genre.
- Tragedy — The story involves elements of unfulfilled love and emotional turmoil, aligning with tragic themes.
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Poetry Collection · American Literature · 19th Century · Humorous · Satirical · Social Commentary · Fictionalized Biography · Autobiographical Elements · Regionalism · Midwestern American Culture · Rural Life · Farce