A Young Girl by John Gould Fletcher
The poem explores the theme of innocence and experience through the eyes of a young girl who witnesses the brutal treatment of her family by a group of soldiers during a time of war. The speaker's voice conveys a sense of detachment, observing the violence with a mixture of fascination and horror. The poem raises questions about the nature of childhood and the impact of trauma on individuals.
By John Gould Fletcher · First published 1928 · Genre: Lyric Poetry, Imagism, Romanticism · 58 words
First lines
Out of the rings and the bubbles, The curls and the swirls of the water, Out of the crystalline shower of drops shattered in play, Her body and her thoughts arose.
She dreamed of some lover To whom she might offer her body Fresh and cool as a flower born in the rain.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Gould Fletcher
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Lyric Poetry, Imagism, Romanticism, Symbolism, Modernism
- Length: 58 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Lyric Poetry — The work features expressive language and emotional depth, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Imagism — The vivid imagery and focus on sensory experiences align with the principles of Imagism.
- Romanticism — Themes of love and nature reflect Romantic ideals.
- Symbolism — The use of symbols to convey deeper meanings is prevalent throughout the text.
Tags
Coming-of-Age · Autobiographical · Poetic · Narrative · Stream-of-Consciousness · Southern Gothic · Regionalism · Literary Fiction · Experimental · Symbolic · Imagery-Rich · Emotionally Charged