Atalanta in Camden-Town by Lewis Carroll
The story revolves around a young woman who lives in Camden Town and has a unique relationship with her father. She possesses exceptional physical abilities and is known for her speed and agility. The narrative explores themes of identity, family dynamics, and the complexities of human relationships.
By Lewis Carroll · First published 1863 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Romantic · 526 words
First lines
/ Ay, 'twas here, on this spot, / In that summer of yore, / Atalanta did not / Vote my presence a bore, / Nor reply to my tenderest talk "She had / heard all that nonsense before."
/ She'd the brooch I had bought / And the necklace and sash on, / And her heart, as I thought, / Was alive to my passion; / And she'd done up her hair in the style that / the Empress had brought into fashion.
/ I had been to the play / With my pearl of a Peri- / But, for all I could say, / She declared she was weary, / That "the place was so crowded and hot, and / she couldn't abide that Dundreary."
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Atalanta in Camden-Town is listed on Textopian as a poem by Lewis Carroll, dated 1863 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Lewis Carroll
- Date: 1863 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Humor, Romantic, Satire, Fantasy
- Length: 526 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Humor — The text contains playful language and absurd situations that evoke humor.
- Romantic — Themes of love and courtship are central to the narrative.
- Satire — The work critiques social norms and behaviors through exaggerated characters and situations.
Tags
Fantasy · Satire · Social Commentary · Poetry · Nonsense Verse · Literary Fiction · English Literature · Victorian Era · London Setting · Urban Life · Class Satire · Social Class