Toy-Boxes by John Gould Fletcher
The novel explores the decline of a Southern aristocratic family through the eyes of a young girl growing up on a plantation. The story revolves around her relationships with her family members and the changing social dynamics of the post-Civil War era.
By John Gould Fletcher · First published 1924 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Imagism · 21 words
First lines
Cities are the toy-boxes Time plays with: And there are often many doll-houses Of which the dolls are lost.
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Toy-Boxes is listed on Textopian as a poem by John Gould Fletcher, dated 1924 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Gould Fletcher
- Date: 1924 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Imagism, Symbolism, Modernist
- Length: 21 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work employs lyrical language and explores abstract themes, characteristic of poetic expression.
- Philosophical — It delves into existential themes and reflections on time and existence.
- Imagism — The vivid imagery and focus on visual elements align with the principles of Imagism.
- Symbolism — The use of toys and doll-houses as symbols represents deeper meanings and concepts.
Tags
Poetry · Symbolism · Imagery · Nature · Childhood · Memory · Nostalgia · Loss · Longing · Melancholy · Dreams · Fantasy