Tennyson. England, October 5, 1892
The poem describes a scene of autumnal decay and death, with the speaker reflecting on the passing of time and the inevitability of mortality. The focus is on the natural world's decline into winter, mirroring the human experience of aging and eventual death.
By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1892 · Genre: Poetry, Tribute, Historical · 115 words
First lines
We of the New World clasp hands with the Old / In newer fervor and with firmer hold / And nobler fellowship, -- / O Master Singer, with the finger-tip / Of Death laid thus on thy melodious lip!
All ages thou has honored with thine art, / And ages yet unborn thou wilt be part / Of all songs pure and true! / Thine now the universal homage due / From Old and New World -- ay, and still The New!
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Tribute — The poem serves as a homage to a revered figure, celebrating their influence and legacy.
- Historical — The poem references a specific historical context and figures, linking past and present.
- Literary — The work reflects on the impact of literature and art across time and cultures.
Tags
Poetry · Biography · Literary Criticism · Historical Fiction · Autobiographical · Memoir · English Literature · Victorian Era · Tennyson's Life · Poet's Perspective · England Setting · 19th Century
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: James Whitcomb Riley
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Tribute, Historical, Literary
- Length: 115 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
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