Beatrice by Lewis Carroll (1865)
The story revolves around a young girl who falls into a rabbit hole and enters a fantastical world where she encounters various strange creatures, including the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, and the Queen of Hearts. She embarks on a journey to find her way home, encountering obstacles and challenges along the way.
By Lewis Carroll · First published 1865 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Lyric · 711 words
First lines
In her eyes is the living light Of a wanderer to earth From a far celestial height: Summers five are all the span -- Summers five since Time began To veil in mists of human night A shining angel-birth.
Does an angel look from her eyes? Will she suddenly spring away, And soar to her home in the skies? Beatrice! Blessing and blessed to be! Beatrice! Still, as I gaze on thee, Visions of two sweet maids arise, Whose life was of yesterday:
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Beatrice is listed on Textopian as a poem by Lewis Carroll, dated 1865 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Lewis Carroll
- Date: 1865 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Lyric, Symbolism, Fantasy
- Length: 711 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse, employing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetic forms.
- Romanticism — Themes of beauty, nature, and emotional depth reflect the ideals of the Romantic movement.
- Lyric — The expression of personal feelings and emotions is central to the text, typical of lyric poetry.
- Symbolism — Imagery and metaphors convey deeper meanings, aligning with symbolic literary techniques.
Tags
Fantasy · Romance · Adventure · Mystery · Literary Fiction · Classic · English Literature · 19th Century · Novel · Female Protagonist · Coming of Age · Social Commentary