Evening Sky by John Gould Fletcher
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By John Gould Fletcher · First published 1926 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Imagism · 27 words
First lines
The sky spreads out its poor array Of tattered flags, Saffron and rose Over the weary huddle of housetops Smoking their evening pipes in silence.
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Evening Sky is listed on Textopian as a poem by John Gould Fletcher, dated 1926 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Gould Fletcher
- Date: 1926 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric, Imagism, Nature Writing, Modernism
- Length: 27 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work employs structured verse and imagery, characteristic of poetic expression.
- Lyric — The focus on personal emotions and the beauty of the evening sky aligns with lyrical themes.
- Imagism — The vivid imagery and concise language reflect the principles of Imagism.
- Nature Writing — The depiction of the sky and its colors emphasizes a connection to nature.
Tags
Poetry · Nature · Symbolism · Imagery · Metaphor · Allegory · Mythology · Folklore · Regionalism · Southern Gothic · American Literature · 20th Century