A Comparison by John Gould Fletcher
The poem explores the tension between reason and emotion, with a speaker who struggles to reconcile their intellectual pursuits with their emotional experiences. It describes a scene of natural beauty, but one that is disrupted by the intrusion of human thought. The speaker's mind wanders, and they are unable to fully engage with the world around them. The poem touches on themes of alienation and disconnection, as the speaker feels isolated from both nature and their own emotions.
By John Gould Fletcher · First published 1936 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Imagism · 25 words
First lines
My beloved is like blue smoke that rises In long slow planes, And wavers Over the dark paths of old gardens long neglected.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Gould Fletcher
- Date: 1936 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Imagism, Symbolism, Modernism
- Length: 25 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work employs lyrical language and imagery, characteristic of poetic expression.
- Romanticism — Themes of love and nature are prevalent, aligning with romantic ideals.
- Imagism — The focus on vivid imagery and precise language reflects the principles of imagism.
- Symbolism — The use of metaphor and symbols to convey deeper meanings is evident in the text.
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Poetry · American Literature · Symbolism · Imagery · Nature · Philosophy · Existentialism · Modernism · Free Verse · Stream-of-Consciousness · Experimentation · Language