Wind and Chrysanthemum by John Gould Fletcher
The novel revolves around the lives of two women, one a courtesan and the other a chrysanthemum seller, who become embroiled in a tragic love affair with a young nobleman. The story explores themes of love, loss, and social class in early 20th century China.
By John Gould Fletcher · First published 1937 · Genre: Poetry, Nature Writing, Symbolism · 46 words
First lines
Chrysanthemums bending Before the wind.
Chrysanthemums wavering In the black choked grasses.
The wind frowns at them, He tears off a green and orange stalk of broken chrysanthemum.
The chrysanthemums spread their flattered heads, And scurry off before the wind.
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Genres
- Poetry — The work employs structured verse and imagery, focusing on themes of nature and emotion.
- Nature Writing — The text vividly describes natural elements, particularly the interaction between wind and chrysanthemums.
- Symbolism — Chrysanthemums and wind serve as symbols for broader themes such as fragility and resilience.
- Imagism — The writing emphasizes precise imagery and clear language, characteristic of the imagist movement.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Chinese Culture · Literary Classic · Novel · Feminist Themes · Social Commentary · Romance · Tragedy · Coming of Age · Family Drama · Love Story · Cultural Identity
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Gould Fletcher
- Date: 1937 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature Writing, Symbolism, Imagism, Lyrical
- Length: 46 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
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