To my Good Master. (Sweet-Knot and Galamus)
The story revolves around a young boy who befriends an old man and his dog. The boy learns about the importance of loyalty and friendship from the old man's relationship with the dog.
By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1883 · Genre: Poetry, Literary, Romantic · 166 words
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In fancy, always, at thy desk, thrown wide, Thy most betreasured books ranged neighborly -- The rarest rhymes of every land and sea And curious tongue -- thine old face glorified, -- Thou haltest thy glib quill, and, laughing-eyed, Givest hale welcome even unto me, Profaning thus thine attic's sanctity, To briefly visit, yet to still abide Enthralled there of thy sorcery of wit, And thy songs' most exceeding dear conceits. O lips, cleft to the ripe core of all sweets, With poems, like nectar, issuing therefrom, Thy gentle utterances do overcome My listening heart and all the love of it!
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To my Good Master. (Sweet-Knot and Galamus) 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, Literary, Romantic, Epistolary
- Length: 166 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Literary — The text exhibits a high level of literary quality, with sophisticated language and themes.
- Romantic — The themes of admiration and beauty align with romantic literary traditions.
- Epistolary — The title suggests a letter or dedication format, typical of epistolary works.
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Poetry · American Literature · 19th Century · Free Verse · Nature Imagery · Symbolism · Mythology · Folklore · Regionalism · Indiana · Midwest · Rural Life