Princess Ballade by Joyce Kilmer
The poem is a lyrical and romantic tribute to the beauty of nature, specifically the princess-like qualities of a wild rose. It describes the flower's delicate features and its ability to evoke feelings of wonder and enchantment in those who behold it. The speaker's admiration for the rose is evident throughout the poem, which is characterized by its use of sensual language and vivid imagery.
By Joyce Kilmer · First published 1918 · Genre: Fantasy, Lyric Poetry, Romanticism · 307 words
First lines
Never a horn sounds in Sherwood tonight, Friar Tuck's drinking Olympian ale, Little John's wandered away from our sight, Robin Hood's bow hangs unused on its nail. Even the moon has grown weary and pale Sick for the glint of Maid Marian's hair, But there is one joy on mountain and dale, Fairies abound all the time, everywhere!
Saints have attacked them with sacredest might, They could not shatter their gossamer mail, Steam-driven engines can never affright Fairies who dance in their spark-sprinkled trail. Still for a warning the sad Banshees wail, Still are the Leprechauns ready to bear Purses of gold to their captors for bail; Fairies abound all the time, everywhere!
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Princess Ballade is listed on Textopian as a short story by Joyce Kilmer, dated 1918 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Joyce Kilmer
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Lyric Poetry, Romanticism, Children's Literature, Allegory
- Length: 307 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The poem features fairies and mythical elements, creating a fantastical world.
- Lyric Poetry — The work expresses personal emotions and thoughts through a musical and expressive style.
- Romanticism — Themes of nature, beauty, and the supernatural reflect romantic ideals.
- Children's Literature — The whimsical elements and fairy themes appeal to a younger audience.
Tags
Poetry · Romance · Fantasy · Literary Fiction · Fairy Tale · Mythology · Magic Realism · Symbolism · Imagery · Metaphor · Allegory · Coming of Age