A Little Window: In Early Evening
In Early Evening is a collection of poems by Jean M. Snyder that explore the beauty and mystery of the natural world. Through her vivid imagery and lyrical language, Snyder captures the essence of the changing seasons, the beauty of the night sky, and the power of the elements. She also reflects on the human experience, exploring themes of love, loss, and hope. With her poetic voice, Snyder invites readers to pause and reflect on the beauty of the world around them.
By Jean M. Snyder · First published 1955 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Mystery · 171 words
First lines
When I drive through The villages and the countryside In early evening, And see people sitting in gardens Or at their doors In peace and contentment, I long to stop and speak to them.
They might tell me of a loved one Doing some great work In a big city, Or of a deep sorrow, And I might say a word To help lighten it.
They might show me treasured china Or a bit of lace, handmade; Once some one did.
And I could talk with the children.
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A Little Window: In Early Evening is listed on Textopian as a short story by Jean M. Snyder, dated 1955 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Jean M. Snyder
- Date: 1955 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Romance, Mystery, Fantasy
- Length: 171 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The title and author suggest a focus on the beauty of language and the exploration of complex themes, which are hallmarks of literary fiction.
- Romance — The title suggests a focus on the beauty of a romantic relationship, which is a common theme in romance novels.
- Mystery — The title suggests a focus on the unknown, which is a common theme in mystery novels.
- Fantasy — The title suggests a focus on the supernatural, which is a common theme in fantasy novels.
Tags
Poetry · big · bit · china · city · contentment · countryside · deep · doors · drive · early · evening
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