A Song of Love by Lewis Carroll
The story revolves around a young woman who falls deeply in love with a man from a wealthy family. Despite their social differences, they begin an affair, but it ultimately ends in tragedy when the woman becomes pregnant and her lover abandons her. The novel explores themes of class, morality, and the consequences of one's actions.
By Lewis Carroll · First published 1905 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Lyric · 435 words
First lines
Say, what is the spell, when her fledgelings are cheeping, That lures the bird home to her nest? Or wakes the tired mother, whose infant is weeping, To cuddle and croon it to rest? What the magic that charms the glad babe in her arms, Till it cooes with the voice of the dove? 'Tis a secret, and so let us whisper it low -- And the name of the secret is Love! For I think it is Love, For I feel it is Love, For I'm sure it is nothing but Love!
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A Song of Love is listed on Textopian as a poem by Lewis Carroll, dated 1905 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Lewis Carroll
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Lyric, Nature, Philosophical
- Length: 435 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse, employing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetic forms.
- Romantic — The central theme revolves around love, exploring its various manifestations and emotional depth.
- Lyric — The expression of personal feelings and emotions related to love aligns with the lyrical genre.
- Nature — Imagery of nature is prevalent, illustrating the connection between love and the natural world.
Tags
Romance · Poetry · Love Story · Fantasy · Adventure · Literary Fiction · Classic · Symbolism · Imagery · Metaphor · Allegory · Mythology