Changing Love by John Gould Fletcher
The novel explores the complexities of love and relationships through the story of a young couple's tumultuous marriage. The narrative delves into themes of passion, jealousy, and the destructive nature of unchecked emotions. As the relationship deteriorates, the protagonist grapples with feelings of guilt, shame, and desperation.
By John Gould Fletcher · First published 1920 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Symbolism · 43 words
First lines
My love for her at first was like the smoke that drifts Across the marshes From burning woods.
But, after she had gone, It was like the lotus that lifts up Its heart shaped buds from the dim waters.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Gould Fletcher
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Symbolism, Nature Writing, Modernist
- Length: 43 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work employs lyrical language and imagery, characteristic of poetic expression.
- Romance — The central theme revolves around love and emotional relationships.
- Symbolism — The use of symbols, such as smoke and lotus, conveys deeper meanings and emotions.
- Nature Writing — Nature imagery is prominent, reflecting the connection between love and the natural world.
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Romance · Poetry · Love · Relationships · Emotions · Psychology · Philosophy · Literary Fiction · Symbolism · Imagery · Metaphor · Allegory